It was a Fluke

I watched the first round match up between the Spurs and Nuggets Sunday, and what I saw was something I wouldn’t quite believe without seeing it first hand.

The Nuggets came into the series as an underdog, even though they have been the hottest team in the league since George Karl took over. They are using this alleged “lack of respect” to boost their moral, and continue on to say that game one was no fluke. Sorry fellas – I am going to have to call you out on this because I really do think it was just that.

Reason 1 – Andre Miller and his antics in the first half of the game, he was making everything. That included a half court heave just before the first half ended. That paired with a couple of Spur turnovers took their deficit and tied the game up. Miller didn’t hit much after the first half with Bowen hounding him.

Reason 2 – The Spurs shooting in the fourth quarter. You can try and run that line “The Denver defense shut them down.” Nonsense – because the Spurs just went cold, missing shots eight feet away and closer. Sure Camby and K-Mart can hound Timmeh, but that doesn’t explain how Manu, Tony, and Horry kept on missing.

Reason 3 – The Spurs reserves were almost non-existent. Furthermore they know how to make adjustments, and they will make them.

What really needs to happen is for a good ol’ ass kicking for the Nuggets. Take their swagger away, make them doubt themselves. Career night for Andre, and a piss poor shooting fourth quarter makes up difference.

Spurs look like they’ll get it in six now.