81 		Spurs vs Cavs
November 3, 2006
88
At a glance...

LeBron James scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers withstood a late surge by Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs for an 88-81 victory. Duncan scored 14 points in a five minute span in the fourth quarter as the Spurs steadily shaved a 13-point deficit to pull within four, but missed free throws doomed the rally and the Spurs lost their home opener.

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    Video:
    Pop, Manu, Bruce, & Tim

    Audio:
    Pop, Manu, Bruce, & Tim

    Quote of the Game
    “It’s a basketball game. Someone has to win and someone has to lose. They played sharper than we did and they won.”

    - Gregg Popovich
    It was over when...
    Manu Ginobili missed a three point attempt with 30.8 seconds left to go in the game leaving the score at 86-81 in favor of the Cavs.
    Key Stat...
    The Cavs out-score the Spurs 12-4 in second chance points.
    Spur of the Game Line of the Game

    Tim Duncan
    25 points
    12 rebounds
    5 assists
    LeBron James
    35 points
    10 rebounds
    4 assists
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