In truth, a lot of it had to do with the defensive pressure the Spurs put on the lakers down the stretch, and the play of Rasho.

Instead of doubling Shaq like they Lakers saw the whole series from the Rox, Rasho would alternately front or guard Shaq from behind. In the 4th, the Lakers were forcin the ball in and Rasho made a couple great steals.

The Spurs also got 4 points on 2 consecutive trips down court due to Lakers failing to run the floor and jaw with the officials instead.

I was happy at halftime when the Spurs were up by 8, but when Kobe turned it on in the 3rd, i'll admit, i was worried. Tony Parker played at his best and i think he's showing that in another couple years, he'll be an All-Star calibur PG. My favorite part was Phil jawing with Duncan during a free throw. THe commentators were like, "man, if i was the guy guarding duncan, i'd be tellin Phil to shut up and not piss him off" Duncan closed the door.

BIG game on wednesday. If the Lakers steal it, we've got a series on our hands. If the Spurs can take it that gives us a lot of confidence heading to LA for games 3 and 4.

Kitso
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