I didnt see any leadership

The San Antonio Spurs will once again try to polish off the Portland Trail Blazers, this time it will be at AT&T Center for Wednesday nights Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Al Oliver Jersey . San Antonio had a chance to sweep on Monday night, but Portland pulled out a 103-92 victory. With their backs against the wall, Portland was led by its point guard. Damian Lillard scored 25 points and was one of five Trail Blazers in double figures for the night. "We knew that this could have been our last game if we didnt come out and correct the things that we had been doing wrong over the first three games," said Lillard. "I think guys were locked in. Everybody competed." Lillard was 11-for-21 from the field on Monday after shooting 37.5 percent over the first three games. LaMarcus Aldridge was next for Portland with 19 points, followed by a sensational all-around effort from Nicolas Batum, who had 14 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. Wesley Matthews added 10 and Will Barton gave the Blazers bench a much-needed lift with 17 points. "It was a good game, but we still got another three to go," Blazers head coach Terry Stotts said. Tony Parker was held to 14 points after going for at least 29 in three of his last four games. Tim Duncan had 12 points and nine rebounds for San Antonio, which is looking to head to the conference finals for a third consecutive season. Boris Diaw (12), Kawhi Leonard (11) and Patty Mills (10) also scored in double figures for San Antonio. "I dont think that we had the energy, the focus," said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. "We didnt accomplish our defensive tasks the way we had the first three games. Both mentally and physically, we played at a lower level than we have." After leading for just 33 seconds over the first three games, Portland used a big run during the middle stages of the third quarter to pull away in this one. The Blazers led throughout the second half, building a 20-point, fourth- quarter cushion. No NBA team has ever lost a best-of-seven playoff series after going up 3-0. The Blazers were the last team to take one to a seventh game, but lost to the Dallas Mavericks in a 2003 first-round series. "Like we said, why not us?," asked Batum. "Its never been done before. Were down 3-0. We know its going to be tough. It wont be easy, especially against this team, the San Antonio Spurs. Like we always say, just take one game at a time. "We had a great game tonight. Well try to do the same thing, go down there to San Antonio and just be focused on that game and move on." A potential Game 6 would be Friday night in Portland. Harold Baines Jersey .Tatjana Haenni, FIFAs head of womens competitions, told a FIFA Live Your Goals Tour news conference Friday that the artificial turf is being tested to make sure it meets standards. Ariel Jurado Rangers Jersey . Auld made 37 saves in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. It was Ottawas first game without starter Anderson, who is out indefinitely after cutting his hand Wednesday night, and it was evident the team wasnt sure how to deal with the change in goal. https://www.cheaprangersbaseball.com/682h-rougned-odor-jersey-rangers.html . Wrights first stint with Milwaukee was on a 10-day contract from March 14-23. He played in two games, averaging six points and two rebounds in 16.Peter Shilton says his England caps record is safe unless Wayne Rooney reverts to the street-fighting striker of old. Rooney is nine appearances short of Shiltons 125 and will break the record on October 5 next year if he plays in every England game between now and then. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. But the captain has just one goal this season, cannot currently get in the Manchester United side and has dropped into a deeper role for his country following the emergence of Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge. And that all amounts to trouble for Rooney, according to ex-goalkeeper Shilton, who told Sky Sports News HQ: I hope he gets back and he starts scoring goals, but hes got to play as a striker.If he does that, hell retain his international place, if he doesnt he wont break my record. Andy Burton and Nick Collins bring you the latest from the England camp as Gareth Southgate’s new side prepare to face Malta Ive always been a massive Wayne Rooney fan - hes always been a street fighter giving 100 per cent, hed get in the box and score goals and I always rated him very highly. Walker: Massive season for Dele Englands Kyle Walker says Tottenham team-mate Dele Alli needs to keep it simple If he plays the way we know Wayne Rooney plays and he surpasses my record Ill be the first one to shake his hand and pat him on the back. For a striker, thats fantastic. In the Euros?hes captain, and we lost to Iceland, I didnt see him in the game, I didnt see any leadership.?Ive not seen the Wayne Rooney I know for a year. Peter Shilton But I dont think he has done that in the last year or so. In the Euros, hes captain, and we lost to Iceland, I didnt see him in the game, I didnt see any leadership. Scott Heineman Jersey. Ive not seen the Wayne Rooney I know for a year.He now wants to play in midfield - if he was a midfield player he would have played there.He says he wants to retire after the next World Cup - to me thats his management company putting a lot of propaganda out. Its about what he does on the pitch. Collins gives an update on the FAs search for a new England manager Shiltons assessment of Joe Hart is no less blunt, and Englands most-celebrated No 1 believes the current keeper has a fight on his hands to keep the jersey after his Euro 2016 mistakes against Wales and Iceland. Malta: The Med minnows As England take on Malta at Wembley on Saturday, we take a closer look at their side Hart has since left Manchester City for Torino in search of first-team football, and Shilton said: People say do you feel sorry for him leaving City? No. Hes a professional. One manager has his opinions, and you go and prove him wrong. Joe Hart during a training session at St Georges Park I said before the Euros I didnt think Joe Hart was as good as a lot of people thought. Hes a good goallkeeper. I feel he makes a few too many errors, but hes had some excellent games and was a logical choice for the Euros.Two mistakes in three games is not good, so i feel hes come back now to Jack Butland and Fraser Forster who have had injuries themselves. Its up in the air but I dont think hes an automatic choice.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Stones: Rooney still key Rooney hits back at Sam Rooney is Englands leader FA to delay manager search ' ' '