Hooray! The Spurs will not win 59 games this year. Take that! For all practical purposes, I have won the bet. I know break even is 58 wins, but that means they'd have to go 9-0, and that won't happen. I didn't even break a sweat during that win streak cause I say the schedule and knew it had to end soon. So, do you want to pay now or later when that money doubles because the Spurs won't make it to the championship.
You know Duncan was fouled on that last attempt. Regardless, the Spurs struggled for too long in the middle of the season. I still think they have a better chance in the playoffs than the Mavs or Kings, but time will tell on that. Assuming the Spurs lose another game, send me an email, and I'll pay. Though if you'd still like to bet on the Spurs in the playoffs (I don't remember the specifics of anything said on the postseason), I'm definitely interested. BTW, anyone else think it was fitting that Tony "Jesus" Parker had his career game on Easter?
Shaq didn't touch the ball, if you watch the replay closely. He got all of Duncan's hand and wrist. I'll admit that Duncan fouled Kobe on the reverse layup, but I thought that the Malik Rose foul neutralized that. I can see why the officials called it-- Fisher did a phenomenal job flopping, but I was surprised to see that call made at the end of a close game, especially after letting contact go on the other end. In retrospect, the game should've never come down to that, though. The Spurs had control of this game, until a couple of poor decisions. First, they left Horry and Fisher wide open for three huge 3's in the fourth quarter that kept the Lakers in the game. Second, they took Tony Parker out of the game in the final minutes. As much as we may joke about him, he was playing a phenomenal game yesterday. He was shooting well from the perimeter, and penetrating past both Fisher and Hunter. The Spurs offense began to fall apart when Antonio Daniels was put in as the point. (remember Terry Porter is on the IR)
The playoff bet was if the Spurs make the conference finals, it is break even. If they fall short, I win $20 more. If they make the NBA finals or better, I pay you $20 (or I guess no money is transacted since you will probably lose the regular season bet). You cool with that, The Cat? And it was nice to see a post from you again.
Cat- Great to have you back. I thought you were really banned. How could I still be here, and the Cat be banned?
Damn you, Cat I didn't win....but neither did you. I guess it's up to the playoff bet now. Seattle maybe, but probably not. LA 2nd round...no chance...so it looks like $20 will make it my way....later than expected though.
