Spurs win NBA finals

In an exciting series, the Spurs pull off a great win over the New Jersey Nets

RESULT WINNER HIGH LOSER HIGH
NBA Finals 2003, Game 6 - Spurs win 4-2
San Antonio 88, New Jersey 77

San Antonio Spurs win NBA
Monday 16 June 2003, 4:05 PM




The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA championship behind a devastating all-around effort from Tim Duncan, using a run of 19 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the New Jersey Nets 88-77 to take the series 4-2.

Duncan finished with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and eight blocks for a triple-double. San Antonio won the title for the second time in franchise history, sending David Robinson into retirement with the ultimate present.

Robinson jumped and spun around as he punched his fist in the air and then hugged several teammates after being replaced with 35.6 seconds left.

The fourth quarter was stunning for its turn of events, with the Spurs - after trailing for almost the entire game - using the 19-0 run to take the life out of the stunned Nets.

It was the fifth straight NBA title for a Western Conference team. The Nets showed none of the characteristics of a championship team as the game got away from them quickly.


Coach Byron Scott left several reserves in during San Antonio's big run, letting them play alongside Kenyon Martin as he struggled through one of the worst games of his career, shooting 3-for-23.