15:54 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 16:54 UK
Spurs v Hornets goes all the way
San Antonio beat New Orleans 99-80 to force a deciding game seven in their NBA Western Conference semi-final.
The defending champions held a 58-51 lead at half-time and limiting the Hornets to 29 points after the break.
Manu Ginobili led the Spurs with 25 points and Tim Duncan contributed 20 points and 15 rebounds. Chris Paul was top scorer for New Orleans with 21.
The home team has won every game in the series so far by double-digit margins. The finale is in New Orleans on Monday.
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