Tim Duncan/Marc Gasol observation...

[dn0774]

These two seem to have a lot of respect/sportsmanship shown towards each other. Tim has obviously never been the type to disrespect an opponent but in the playoffs you rarely see guys help members of opposing teams up or give them a pat on the head/chest after a tough foul.

I've seen Duncan and Gasol chatting (in a seemingly friendly manner) a bunch as well help each other up etc. Watching the series between other teams I have seen quite literally none of that sentiment between other teams so far.

[k_nguyen93]

Can't find the other tweet from MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference but[/URL] Spurs fine their players for not helping other players up. Guess what team does the opposite? [URL="http://twitter.com/#%21/TylerRutstein/status/43749403911131136"]http://twitter.com/#!/TylerRutstein/status/43749403911131136 (http://www.sloansportsconference.com/)

[Cessation]

It's odd to see two teams being so physical, yet not get any t's or meltodowns, along the way. So far at least.