Live to Fight Another Day

The Spurs, the Stars and the Flyer survived to fight another day. The Spurs were facing elimination at the hands of the New Orleans Hornets in game 6. The defending champs held off the upstart Hornets to force a game 7. The Stars held off a sweep at the hands Detroit Red Wings. The Flyers also staved off a sweep by the young Penguins.

In the Spurs vs. Hornets series, no team has won on the opponent's court. Game seven will be Monday night in Hornet. If San Antonio wants to keep defending their title, they need a victory in New Orleans. It's a tall order because the Spurs have been blown out in the three games in New Orleans. Duncan, Ginobili and Parker need to bring the A game and the supporting cast needs to throw in some points too. It's going to have to be a team effort to oust the Hornets. The Hornets have the advantage of youth and the home crowd in game 7.

In the NHL Conference finals, the Penguins were denied sweeping the Flyers. Dallas too survived to force another game. It's a tall order for the Flyers and the Stars to come from 1-3 deficits. Barring two miracles, it will still be a Penguins vs. Red Wings Stanley Cup Finals.