As these words are typed, it is nearly half-five in the morning - and merely 'awake' isn't strong enough to describe our mood - this type of energy is the kind usually seen around noon (excluding today, as I was a bit knackered around noon) - all thanks due to Chris Paul and Tony Parker. The two of them combined for sixty-six points (Paul with 35, Parker with 31) twenty assists (Paul 9, Parker 11), only four turnovers (Paul 1, Parker 3) - and shooting percentages of 50% (Parker) and 60% (Paul).
While not being quite sure how many basketball fans are reading, rest assured that it isn't hard to get into games like this - especially with some of the absolutely mind-blowing displays that were showcased. If ever there was a matchup that fit the billing of Irresistible Force against Immovable Object, this one is it.
The biggest problem the Immovables face in this series, or for the matter, against any physical/scoring point guard on any team at any time - is the fact that while Tony Parker absolutely dazzles on the offensive end, he simply cannot properly guard anyone at his position who can return the favor.
On the flip, the biggest problem the Irresistibles (sounds like a late-60s R&B group, no?) face in this series is if someone figures out Chris Paul's rhythm (as Michael Finley did in the second quarter, and Tim Duncan did in the third), even if only for a moment - the team does not have another self-starter to pick up the slack. As effective and versatile as David West is, he simply does not have the power to create opportunities for his teammates.
And given that scenario, logic would dictate that twelve guys should be able figure out how to stop one a lot easier than one can methodically dismantle twelve.
But sports are not about logic.
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