duncan228
04-17-2008, 03:39 PM
http://my.nba.com/thread.jspa?threadID=580001924
There Will Be Blood
by Rob Peterson
Because my wife and I have two young kids, we don't get to go to the moving pictures as much as we used to when we were DINKs (Double Income No Kids). Because we hadn't seen it, I just ordered and received There Will Be Blood from my Netflix account in the mail. I've heard things about there being oil, religious revivals, milkshakes and, of course, blood.
Except the one I want to see now doesn't star a scene-chewing Daniel Day-Lewis or Oscar-winning cinematography or have anything to do with tasty, drinkable confections. No, this version features a thick-cut of red meat for every NBA fan: Suns-Spurs.
Hopefully, we'll be treated to six sequels to Game 1, which tips off Saturday (3 p.m. ET, ABC). Seriously, who isn't looking forward to this one? Everyone's been clamoring for a rematch -- especially Suns fans -- since the final seconds ticked off the Spurs' epic six-game triumph in last year's Western Conference Semifinals.
Last year's series turned out to be one of the most physical Playoff series in recent memory. Bodies and insults flew. Both teams turned the gamesmanship up to 11. Veins popped. And then there was the end of Game 4.
But what last year's series showed is that the Spurs could match and surpass the Suns seven-seconds-or-less approach to offense. The Spurs' 88-85 Game 5 win was the only win in which the Spurs scored fewer than 100 points in the series and still won.
This year, however the Suns are determined to dethrone the Spurs by showing the defending champs Phoenix can play San Antonio's game. That's what the mid-season trade for Shaquille O'Neal was all about -- matching up in the post. That, and freeing Amare Stoudemire to be the pick-and-roll offensive monster he is. In their two games against the Spurs with the Big Cactus (ugh!) in the lineup, the Suns beat San Antonio on each occasion. And if Nash is sent sprawling again, you can bet Mr. Future FBI man will be there to have his point guard's back.
We have all the makings of one of the best opening-round series in NBA annals. Two teams with serious championship aspirations and testy recent history giving each other the business from the opening tip.
I'm in.
Oh, and pass the popcorn.
There Will Be Blood
by Rob Peterson
Because my wife and I have two young kids, we don't get to go to the moving pictures as much as we used to when we were DINKs (Double Income No Kids). Because we hadn't seen it, I just ordered and received There Will Be Blood from my Netflix account in the mail. I've heard things about there being oil, religious revivals, milkshakes and, of course, blood.
Except the one I want to see now doesn't star a scene-chewing Daniel Day-Lewis or Oscar-winning cinematography or have anything to do with tasty, drinkable confections. No, this version features a thick-cut of red meat for every NBA fan: Suns-Spurs.
Hopefully, we'll be treated to six sequels to Game 1, which tips off Saturday (3 p.m. ET, ABC). Seriously, who isn't looking forward to this one? Everyone's been clamoring for a rematch -- especially Suns fans -- since the final seconds ticked off the Spurs' epic six-game triumph in last year's Western Conference Semifinals.
Last year's series turned out to be one of the most physical Playoff series in recent memory. Bodies and insults flew. Both teams turned the gamesmanship up to 11. Veins popped. And then there was the end of Game 4.
But what last year's series showed is that the Spurs could match and surpass the Suns seven-seconds-or-less approach to offense. The Spurs' 88-85 Game 5 win was the only win in which the Spurs scored fewer than 100 points in the series and still won.
This year, however the Suns are determined to dethrone the Spurs by showing the defending champs Phoenix can play San Antonio's game. That's what the mid-season trade for Shaquille O'Neal was all about -- matching up in the post. That, and freeing Amare Stoudemire to be the pick-and-roll offensive monster he is. In their two games against the Spurs with the Big Cactus (ugh!) in the lineup, the Suns beat San Antonio on each occasion. And if Nash is sent sprawling again, you can bet Mr. Future FBI man will be there to have his point guard's back.
We have all the makings of one of the best opening-round series in NBA annals. Two teams with serious championship aspirations and testy recent history giving each other the business from the opening tip.
I'm in.
Oh, and pass the popcorn.