We watched it Live: Game 4 of the western playoffs from Staples Center. If my boys would have pulled of a win on Mothers Day in game 3 we would have had a much huger party. The crowd was pumped, loud, and for sure our blood runs Purple and Gold

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The San Antonio Spurs looked like two different teams in Monday’s Game 2 at New Orleans Arena. In the first half, they bounced back from their Game 1 defeat in typical Spurs fashion, with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker leading the charge. But the second-half Spurs returned to Game 1 form, stunned by the New Orleans Hornets on both ends of the court as they fell 102-84 and dug themselves a 0-2 hole for the series.

36 KEY STAT - The Hornets out scored the Spurs 36-18 in the third quarter. This is not a pretty Picture.

Update # 2 Tuesday , April 29 7:30PM.

Just got word the the Hornets will advance to play the Lakers in Round 2 of Western Playoffs. Can’t wait for the series to began.

+ One less Texas team for us to eliminate. This is getting real personal.

Take out your dustpans…because we are in sweep mode!!!

We are ready for who ever comes next. Los Lakers.

Update # 1:

Found this picture at NBA.com. Can’t wait to see the spurs faces looking dejected, defeated, and downcast

For my faithful spurs lovers in Texas will see you in the 3rd round, if you make that far. S, put your cowboy hats and boots away because we are on  top. This was a great performance going into playoffs!

A sad Report:

The Lakers rolled in the second half to whip the Spurs 106-85 Sunday in Los Angeles in a game with major playoff seeding implications for both teams. The Lakers are now positioned to be the top seed in the Western Conference.

The Spurs, who have gone through numerous offensive dry spells lately, scored 14 points in the third quarter and 18 in the fourth quarter.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 20 points. Lamar Odom had 17 points and 14 rebounds in a game that was over early in the fourth quarter.

Even the Spurs’ most productive players struggled. Tony Parker had 20 points and five assists, but two points and no assists the second half. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 12 rebounds, but shot just 6 of 19 from the field.

There’ no denying who is # 1 now!

Update: Pojoaque Elkettes are the new 3A State Champs. The Pojoaque Elkettes claimed their second state title and first since 1998 with a 46-39 victory over defending champs and rivals St. Michael’s Lady Horsemen.
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The Elkettets defeat the Santa Fe Indian School Girls to advance to the 3A State Championship
ALBUQUERQUE — The Pojoaque Valley girls basketball team is headed back to the state finals.The Elkettes (25-5) earned their first trip to the title game in 10 years with a 56-51 win over District 2-3A rival Santa Fe Indian School on Thursday morning at the Pit. Sitting courtside was the coach of the 1998 squad that won the school’s only state title, Matt Martinez. Martinez is now that athletic director at the school.

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Get the State Tournament StandingsViewBracket Here

We watched this “Sixth Girl” play a great performance in this morning game.

Santa Fe Indian School’s April Abeyta gains control of the ball against Pojoaque’s Nicole Gonzales in a District 2AAA semifinal. The Lady Braves travel to Albuquerque to face Sandia Preparatory today in the Class AAA tournament. Visit the basketball championships page at www.santafenewmexican.com/hoops/.

Hey Nikki, we wish the best tonight and during the tourney!!!

 

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This blog has become a photo blog in the last week. Recent travel and our boys Uriah (Rising Stars) and Elias (Lobos) basketball teams have taken us away from home. On Saturday, they both played at the Tingly Colosseum in Albuquerque, so here are few more photos of these games.
Afterward, EVCA basketball teams enjoyed a shoot-around time with the T- Birds and later watched the Albuquerque T-Birds play ball…didn’t stay to see the final score.

Pictured here….

Joshua Naranjo, Kayla Martinez, Uriah Arellano, Aleah Martinez and Elias Arellano

Uriah Pictured below with Kevin Pittsnogle

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Leaving this morning for Phoenix to watch tonights big and anticipated game. And no, not only no, but he*% no, I’m not on my way to see old man Shaq either. I thought you knew….

Vs.

Updates: Shaq Played 3:20 Min in the first quarter before being benched.

These are 2 of my favorite pics of my son Uriah. As a matter of fact they have the most views on my fickr than any other pics.

Today was the season opener for my two sons; Uriah and Elias. We have 7 More weeks of Basketball. It was a was a tough first day for both the Lobos and Rising Stars. Here are a couple of Pics from today. Elias is #24 Red Jersey (above Photo) and Uriah # 24 Blue Jersey. (Photo Below). All but one of the games will be played in Espanola, NM. All EVCA teams will play in Albuquerque, NM at the Thunderbirds Arena at the Tingley On Feb 23, 2008.

Pictured here is Elias Arellano #24 with Lobos Basketball team mate Loui.

Uriah Arellano #24 with the Rising Stars Pictured here going for the ball in todays first game.

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Uriah Arellano Rising Stars # 24 going up for a layup on Thursdays scrimmage against Santa Clara. More photos coming soon from 2008 EVCA Basketball season.

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Why I support Espanola Valley Community Activities WWW.EVCA.US

The EVCA is a Non-Profit Organization that focuses on providing recreational activities for the citizens of Northern New Mexico. The EVCA is a stand alone program and does not receive any form of governmental assistance. EVCA - Good people, Doing good things!

More pictures coming soon…we are excited for a new season!

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