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More from SportsA hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6.
Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely.
One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back on the court for Saturday's practice, working on his game-changing array of mid-range jumpers, fadeaways and post-up moves.
That was a relief to teammates, who were understandably concerned when West was face-down on the court in San Antonio on Thursday night, his left arm bent awkwardly over his lower back, after a hard screen set from behind by Spurs veteran Robert Horry.
Although West had not played well to that point in Game 6, going 4 for 4 for 10 points, he had dominated the Spurs in the Hornets' Game 5 victory in New Orleans.
on Tuesday, playing through a pinched nerve in his back while reaching playoff career highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots.
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