I think it's assumed that you're shooting with 1.7 seconds left right after you get the ball. I can't blame Hollins for not fouling on that shot. Just a great shot, and then the Memphis Meltdown in OT that was expected. It all comes down to Game 6 for them, IMO, and it's 50/50 to me as to who wins it.
Ya, but they should just foul on the catch. I can't remember exactly, but I think SA had already used its last timeout. If they had fouled and successfully given up only 2 pts, (or 1 and gotten the defensive board), this game would have been over. I think coaches should use that strategy more.
So apparently you discount ALL records set in Major League Baseball since they added 8 games to the season? I guess the same should be applied to all NBA records set since they added the 3 pt shot? All NFL records set since they added artificial turf? Funny how since that season way back in 1961, 50 years have gone by and no human being has been able to duplicate the feat without cheating. It is STILL the official American League Record for most homers in a single season.
How many years now has Z-Bo been the man on his team and he has still yet to get past the first round? Give me a break. Easily the best PF this team has ever had?! Good grief.
I have to laugh at Zach giving the "shut up" finger to the SA fans with 12 seconds left after he hit his FTs. Whoops!
When Ruth hit 60 they counted what would now be ground-rule doubles as homeruns. This was changed in 1930, just after Ruth's 1927 60 HR season. Also roiders were hitting off of roiding pitchers as well for all we know. Lets just call it the MLB* and move on. Oh and as for the Spurs, they're really looking sh*tty and beat up. Young guys who were so vibrant in supporting the vets aren't looking so hot in the POs (hell of a shot by Neal though eh?). I was very wrong about them. Also Z-Bo is a beast.
Since we are going to pick nits, Ruth's numbers are invalid because he played in a segregated league.
I know. It's felt that way for me too. Granted, the Spurs haven't been beat yet but an 8 seed being up 3-1 didn't feel that exciting, for some reason. I think it's cuz no one has ever believed the Spurs were a real threat come playoff time. Also, from my end, I don't hate the Spurs enough. When the previous #1s- Seattle ('94), Miami ('99), and Dallas ('07)- lost I was sooo elated because I hated those teams. They we so full of themselves and felt entitled to win the title. The Spurs aren't like that. To me, the Grizz beating the Spurs just doesn't really matter except for cheering on ZBo. Now if the LAKERS lost in the first round, THAT would be fun. It's crazy. A single buzzer beating season saving shot in the playoffs. Those rarely happen. The only other one I can think of offhand is Allan Houston's shot against Miami. Can anyone think of any others? Even if they wanted to, they couldn't catch the guy. That was part of the problem.
I think the Spurs are going to be somewhat dismantled this offseason. I wonder if one of Parker or Hill are available?
