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Spurs v. Pistons, 2-0

 

SPORTS OF THE TIMES
Where Ginóbili Goes, Foreign Legions Follow
By HARVEY ARATON, NY Times
When the N.B.A. runs out of pregame rap acts, it might want to consider a sales pitch involving Manu Ginóbili and the league's growing Argentine presence.

SPURS LEAD SERIES, 2-0
Spurs Move a Step Closer to Cementing Their Legacy
By LIZ ROBBINS
With Tim Duncan in the middle, and Manu Ginóbili everywhere on the court, the Spurs made the little plays to fight back the feisty Pistons, 97-76.

For Duncan, Substance Means More Than Style
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nobody doubts Tim Duncan's talents, but even Duncan realizes he will probably never get top billing in this personality-driven league.

Spurs 97, Pistons 76

The Pistons got within eight late, but couldn't get any closer.

The Pistons aren't firing in the Finals and are in a two-game hole. The defending champs never led in a 97-76 loss. The Finals shift to Detroit for Game 3 on Wednesday (8 a.m. RP Time). Story

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