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The San Antonio Spurs are battling the Detroit Pistons in the 2005 NBA finals. Forward Robert Horry is known as a clutch shooter from outside, especially in the NBA playoffs. Here's what he said on an off-day between NBA Finals Game 1 and 2:

Q: With all those shots you have made, which ones stick out the most in your mind?

Robert Horry: Well, one of my favorites is the one I made against San Antonio. I was 0-for-9 in that ballgame. That one, the one in Portland, and of course the one against Sacramento. Those are the best. The ones you hit as the time expires.

Q: In 1995, right?

Robert Horry: The second championship, yes. Whenever they had Dennis Rodman. Whenever that was. They kind of run together now. Also when I was in Toronto. I was 1-for-10 that game and I made a three to win that game in Toronto. It’s always special when you make the ones when you haven’t been shooting the ball well. It lets you know that you still have the confidence even though you haven’t been making shoots.

Q: The Spurs have a 45-5 overall at home this year. What has made you so effective here?

Robert Horry: I think it’s our fan base. We have a good crowd. People talk about a lot of crowds in the NBA but they never talk about our crowd. We have a great crowd and we have a great team and we’re just comfortable at home. We never fear at home. There were a lot of games when we were down but we didn’t worry about it. But it’s overall having a good ball club.

Q: How much added confidence does it give you, especially with the 2-3-2 format, to have those home games?

Robert Horry: It’s crucial. It’s hard to go on the road and play three games, especially when you are playing the defending champs and an extremely good defensive club. We’re very fortunate we can have two games at home and we have to battle hard to get this next win.

Q: What’s your formula for hanging in the game so strong for so long?

Robert Horry: Good genes. I thank my mom and dad. I’m just very fortunate. You see a lot of guys in this league that come in strong, like one of my favorite players of all time was Ralph Sampson, he didn’t get a chance to show the world his talents because of injuries. And I’m just very fortunately that I haven’t had any.