LAL/SA Game 5's back to back years...AMAZING

Last year it was Robert Horry putting the game winner as far down as I have ever seen a shot without dropping. This year it was the two most amazing shots of the year seperated by 0.4 seconds. I love Gary Payton, but this is just another reason why I believe a Payton departure would be addition by subtraction. Derek Fisher is a Laker at heart. He plays to win championships, and understands how to get it done.

The first three quarters of this game we're not viewer friendly. The Lakers were dominating by even more than their constant 12-17 pt lead would show. The score was incredibly low. Shaq had very little to do with the game. Then came the fourth quarter Spurs rally, and the finish. The fourth quarter rally was lead by Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. However, the player that stood out in my mind was the emergence of Devin Brown for the Spurs. He seems to be the next Stephen Jackson, who the Spurs could really use right now.

The shot by Kobe was amazing. The shot by Duncan beat that. Then D Fish blew both of them away. Do you even remember the Kobe shot, if it weren't for Duncan and D Fish that is the shot you would be seeing over and over.

This series is far from over. The Spurs are amazing, they can win anywhere on the planet. I still believe this series is going to go to 7 games.
LAL 74 SA 73