GSH
05-31-2007, 01:34 AM
The most overlooked contribution tonight was from Robert Horry. He was the only Spur that didn't score this game, but he played a very big part in the first quarter run that buried the Jazz. When Horry entered the game at the 5:59 mark, the Spurs had a 14-8 lead. Two and a half minutes later, the Spurs were up 28-11.
A lot of what he did (especially on defense) doesn't show up in the box score, but if you look at the play-by-play his name is all over. Parker knocked down a lot of shots in that stretch, but I think Horry's contribution was every bit as big:
5:07 Horry rebound
4:51 Horry steal
4:47 Boozer foul (after the steal, Boozer fouled Parker on the fast break)
4:32 Horry rebound
4:23 Williams turnover travelling (Horry snuck in behind Williams. He travelled to avoid a charge.)
3:35 Horry blocked shot
3:33 Horry rebound
3:32 Okur foul (frustration foul)
3:21 Horry assist (to Bowen for a 3-pointer)
If any of you have the game recorded, watch that stretch again and tell me if you agree. Horry wasn't the one putting the ball through the hoop, but the things he did to the Jazz were demoralizing, and played a big part in taking any hope away from them early in the game. By the time that flurry was over, the Jazz were already booking their fishing guides.
A lot of what he did (especially on defense) doesn't show up in the box score, but if you look at the play-by-play his name is all over. Parker knocked down a lot of shots in that stretch, but I think Horry's contribution was every bit as big:
5:07 Horry rebound
4:51 Horry steal
4:47 Boozer foul (after the steal, Boozer fouled Parker on the fast break)
4:32 Horry rebound
4:23 Williams turnover travelling (Horry snuck in behind Williams. He travelled to avoid a charge.)
3:35 Horry blocked shot
3:33 Horry rebound
3:32 Okur foul (frustration foul)
3:21 Horry assist (to Bowen for a 3-pointer)
If any of you have the game recorded, watch that stretch again and tell me if you agree. Horry wasn't the one putting the ball through the hoop, but the things he did to the Jazz were demoralizing, and played a big part in taking any hope away from them early in the game. By the time that flurry was over, the Jazz were already booking their fishing guides.