After leading the New Orleans Hornets to a game seven against the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, Byron Scott is going to be rewarded with a new contract extension. While he hasn’t officially signed the extension yet, that appears to be just a formality at this point.
Scott, who was named the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year, did a wonderful job with the Hornets. He gave Chris Paul room to grow and do whatever he wanted offensively. Paul responded by finishing second in the MVP voting behind Kobe Bryant. Other …read more

Check out this video of Robert Horry’s hard foul on David West in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. With the San Antonio Spurs blowing out the New Orleans Hornets, Robert Horry hit David West with a hard yet seemingly clean back pick. David West fell to the ground holding his back — which was tender entering the game.
Although this was likely a deliberate move by Horry, don’t expect the NBA to take any action against Horry or the Spurs. It was a playoff foul that happens every game.
The good news for David West is he …read more

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Los Angeles Lakers – 3
Utah Jazz – 2
Outlook: The Lakers beat the Jazz in the pivotal Game 5. Kobe Bryant’s injury seems to be limiting a bit so the Jazz aren’t done yet.
New Orleans Hornets – 3
San Antonio Spurs – 2
Outlook: The Hornets won Game 5 at home. Tyson Chandler and David West suffered injuries but they should be fine going forward.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Boston Celtics – 3
Cleveland Cavaliers – 2
Outlook: The Celtics got down early in Game 5 but then fought back and got the win. LeBron James will try to lead the Celtics to a Game …read more

Tyson Chandler of the New Orleans Hornets left Game 5 in the fourth quarter and didn’t return. The Hornets had a big lead on the San Antonio Spurs and didn’t need the services of their up-and-coming center. Reports indicate that if needed, Chandler should have been able to return.
Chandler is dealing with a mildly sprained toe but will be able to play in Game 6. The Hornets, who lead the defending champion Spurs 3-2 in their best out of seven series, will look to eliminate the Spurs in San Antonio on Thursday. The Spurs, on the …read more