News Rundown 2-16-07

A slow newsday given that there will be no more games until next week.

There are several pieces on the Spurs and the conclusion of their rodeo road trip.

Several sources, like our hometown Express-News and USA Today, express optimism at the way our trip ended.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/stories/MYSA021607.01D.1DSpurs0216.12d51db.html
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2007-02-15-west-notes_x.htm

Others, like Hoopsworld, believe the Spurs are just average. Be warned, as with any Hoopsworld article, the following has its shares of factual errors, pure conjecture and out-of-date information.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_20840.shtml

CBSSportsline's team report also makes an interesting point. Following the ASB, the Spurs will have 4 of the next 5 games at home. If the Spurs are to start a run in the 2nd half, this is where it has to begin. Not only have we been inconsistant at home, we seems to lose focus after extended breaks. How the team performs after this long lay-off will say a lot about this team's chances.
http://www.sportsline.com/nba/teams/report/SA/10000373

Finally, in non-Spurs news, Scottie Pippen is attempting a comeback.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/44734/20070216/pippen_considering_nba_comeback/

and former Spurs great Steve Kerr writes about what to watch for during all-star weekend. Gerald Green vs. James White vs. Josh Smith would have been the greatest dunk contest of the last decade. Alas.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AhM2gOZJiv8BU079z3y_5jC8vLYF?slug=sk-allstarguide021507&pr ov=yhoo&type=lgns

Have a good President's day weekend.