Boozer, Jazz rebound in 113-99 win over Spurs Nov 6, 2009
After Michael Finley went 1 for 2 from the line for the Spurs, Boozer stripped the ball from Duncan to start a fast break, which Matthews ended with a layup to put the Jazz up by 16. NOTES: The Spurs hadn't played since beating Sacramento 113-94 on Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jazz pounce on Blazers, 108-97 Oct 21, 2009
Michael Finley poured in 20 points as San Antonio downed Oklahoma City, 119-102, in preseason action. Get sports updates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hornets hope to find a hit at 21 Jun 25, 2009
During his 13-year career, sharp-shooting swingman Michael Finley has buried his fair share of nails into Hornets' coffins over the years, most recently April 15 when Finley's open-look 3-pointer at the end of regulation sent the final regular-season game into overtime before the San Antonio Spurs polished off New Orleans 105-98 to seal the Southwest Division championship, simultaneously dropping the Hornets into fourth place and to the seventh overall seed in the Western Conference. That Finley... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mavericks oust Spurs from playoffs with 106-93 win Apr 29, 2009
But a supporting cast from sharpshooter Roger Mason to veteran Michael Finley disappeared down the stretch, leaving the Spurs without the reliable role players they leaned on in previous title runs. The Big Three will be back next year for the Spurs, piloting what is now a championship drought by their standards: San Antonio has been a denied an NBA finals trip the past two seasons, their longest lapse since the gap between their 1999 and 2003 titles. (Anchorage Daily News)
Howard, Mavericks beat Spurs 105-97 in Game 1 Apr 19, 2009
"Next game, we have to take him into consideration," Spurs forward Michael Finley said. Dallas scored six straight points to start the third, then pushed its lead to 66-61 when Nowitzki effortlessly rolled past a flatfooted Matt Bonner on the baseline for an easy dunk. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mavericks, Spurs ready to renew playoff rivalry Apr 18, 2009
Tim Duncan and the Spurs are the third seed, but were a Michael Finley buzzer-beater this week from dropping to fifth and starting the playoffs on the road. Dirk Nowitzki and Dallas are seeded sixth, and had to win seven of the last nine to get there. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spurs clinch Southwest Division with OT win Apr 17, 2009
San Antonio Spurs guard Michael Finley (4) reacts after he made a basket at the buzzer as New Orleans Hornets forward David West, right, looks on at the end of the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 ... SAN ANTONIO Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a division-clinching 105-98 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night ...... (Florida Times-Union)
SNATCHED AWAY Apr 17, 2009
Spurs forward Michael Finley sank a 3-point shot at the buzzer in regulation to send the game into overtime. David West scored 34 points and Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists to go along with seven rebounds. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA: Spurs take No. 3 seed on final night Apr 17, 2009
By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Writer Friday, April 17, 2009. But there was no doubt he beat the buzzer on a 3-pointer that saved the San Antonio Spurs from starting the playoffs on the road for the first time since Tim Duncan was a rookie in 1998. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
All-Rambis Team Apr 16, 2009
The 2009 All Rambis team (clockwise from top left): Udonis Haslem, Al Horford, Anthony Parker, Andre Miller, Anderson Varejao, Luc Mbah a Moute, Paul Millsap, Joel Przybilla, Nick Collison, Chris Andersen, Michael Finley and Shane Battier. AP, Reuters, Getty Images photos. (USA Today -- Sports)
Finley saves Spurs from opening playoffs on road Apr 16, 2009
SAN ANTONIO Michael Finley didn't sneak away without a replay review this time ... Michael Finley hit a buzzer-beater, Tim Duncan was nearly. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
NBA: Cavaliers 39-1 at home after crushing Celtics Apr 14, 2009
Michael Finley s winning 3-pointer with 1. 3 seconds left counted despite his apparent shot-clock violation. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
NewCavaliers thump Spurs 101-81 Apr 6, 2009
Cleveland Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11), of Lithuania, puts pressure on San Antonio Spurs' Michael Finley (4) in the second quarter in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 5, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak). (Florida Times-Union)
Magic throttle Cavs 116-87, eye possible series Apr 4, 2009
Michael Finley had 18 points for the Spurs, a half-game behind Denver in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Danny Granger had 35 points for Indiana, four games behind Chicago for the No. 8 spot in the East. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hornets hold off Spurs, 90-86 Mar 30, 2009
Then Ginobili hit a quick 3, Butler turned the ball over trying to catch an inbound pass, and Michael Finley hit another 3 to pull the Spurs to 87-86 with 17. 8 seconds to go. (Anchorage Daily News)
NO BACKING DOWN Mar 30, 2009
The Hornets built an 87-80 lead with 29 seconds remaining before Manu Ginobili and Michael Finley made consecutive 3-pointers to close to 87-86. But Paul sealed the game after hitting three free throws following a desperate long shot attempt when he drew contact from Ginobili. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Garnett returns in Celtics' 80-77 win over Spurs Mar 21, 2009
The Spurs missed six consecutive free throws in the final 2:32, starting with two Michael Finley misses that would have given San Antonio the lead. Paul Pierce had nine points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics. (Yahoo News)
* NBA: Lakers book playoff berth, beat Spurs Mar 14, 2009
Michael Finley and Tony Parker scored 25 points apiece, while Tim Duncan had 16 with 11 rebounds for South-west Division-leading San Antonio (43-21), which had its three-game winning streak snapped. Its a good gauge for us, playing against the best team in the league, Duncan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bryant scores 23 as Lakers clinch . Mar 13, 2009
Tony Parker and Michael Finley had 25 points apiece for the Spurs, who trailed by as much as 18 points before mounting a furious fourth-quarter comeback. Parker hit a three-pointer with 2:19 left to cut the score to 95-93, but Bryant answered right back with his three-pointer in the face of rookie George Hill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Spurs power past Celtics Feb 9, 2009
Duncan, who had not missed a game since 2007, also sat out the Nuggets game, as did Michael Finley and Tony Parker while the Spurs try to pace themselves over an eight-game, three-week road trip. "If I would have played in Denver, I wouldn't have been this fresh for sure," Ginobili said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Mason's 3, Ginobili steal help Spurs beat Celtics Feb 9, 2009
They lost to Denver on Tuesday, when Duncan, Michael Finley and Tony Parker all sat out; for Finley, it snapped a streak of 284 consecutive games. Duncan converted a three-point play to give the Spurs a 90-87 lead before Ray Allen's basket cut it to one point and Garnett hit a pair of jumpers to give Boston a 93-90 lead with 1:36 to play. (Yahoo News)
Hornets waste Paul's heroics Feb 7, 2009
Michael Finley was 8-of-10, including 4-of-5 on 3-point attempts (20 points), and reserve Matt Bonner was 5-of-6, including 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, for 13 points. "They made a lot of open shots," said Paul, who was 15-of-22 from the field with five 3-pointers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets looking to cure ills with some timely home cooking Feb 7, 2009
5 percent of their shots, and Michael Finley made four of five 3-pointers for 20 points. Now with an extended week of games that will limit the Hornets' practice time, Coach Byron Scott is hoping for a natural turnaround. (Nola.com -- Sports)
