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Warriors host Spurs in Friday's pivotal Game 3
By: Staff Writer - StatFox
Published: 5/10/2013  at  4:53:00 AM
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SAN ANTONIO SPURS(63-25)

at GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (52-38)

Western Conference Playoffs Second Round
Game 3 - Series tied 1-1
Tip-off: Friday, 10:30 p.m. ET
Line: Golden State -2.0 Total: 203.5

The Golden State Warriors were able to shake off their Game 1 meltdown as they head back to Oracle Arena Friday with the series tied 1-1.

The Golden State Warriors blew a gigantic lead in the final minutes of Game 1, allowing the Spurs to come back from sixteen down to win in double overtime. In Game 2, the Warriors jumped out on top of the Spurs again but this time they were able to finish them off, going on to win 100-91. So far in this series, the Warriors are 2-0 ATS. Dating back to April 12th, the Warriors have now covered in 11 straight contests. They are a perfect 8-0 ATS so far in the playoffs and now get to head home where they were 23-18 ATS during the regular season. The Spurs, on the other hand, struggled on the road as they went just 20-21 ATS during the regular season. San Antonio is, however, 7-2 SU in their last nine games at Oracle Arena so they are not heading into this game with a lack of confidence.

The San Antonio Spurs had a miraculous comeback in Game 1, outscoring the Warriors 18-2 in the final four minutes to force overtime and eventually win. They were not able to dig themselves out of a hole two games in a row though, and they went on to lose Game 2 by nine points. Tim Duncan played a great game for San Antonio, playing 37 minutes and finishing with 23 points (9-of-20 FG) and nine rebounds. Tony Parker had 20 points (7-of-17 FG) and six rebounds in 40 minutes. Parker struggled with his shot and will need to do a better job of finding his teammates as he had just three assists in the game. San Antonio really needs Manu Ginobili to step up his game. Ginobili got away with a bad shooting performance in Game 1 by hitting a game-winning three pointer, but in Game 2 he was just as bad in a loss. Ginobili had 12 points (5-of-12 FG, 1-of-6 3PT) and four assists in 28 minutes.

The Golden State Warriors have completely taken control of this series early on, with two impressive offensive performances in a row. Despite blowing the lead in Game 1, the Warriors did outplay the Spurs and in Game 2 they did the same but finished the job. Klay Thompson was absolutely uncontainable, finishing the game with 34 points (13-of-26 FG, 8-of-9 3PT) and 14 rebounds while also having three steals. Stephen Curry had 22 points (7-of-20 FG) and four assists while his ability to score the basketball was drawing defenders away from Klay Thompson. Carl Landry provided the Warriors with a huge spark off the bench with 10 points (4-of-5 FG) and eight rebounds in just 14 minutes. Harrison Barnes also played a good game for the Warriors with 13 points (5-of-14 FG), and he hit timely shots when the Warriors needed him. Barnes was, however, 0-of-5 3PT on the evening.


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