NBA Playoffs Have Begun! (Running blog/comment dump)

This Wizards-Cavs series is gonna be enthralling. It has already started with the chippiness and these teams just don't like each other.

On the other hand, we get to hear over and over how great a blogger Gil Arenas is...

Cavs will win this in 6 or 7 games, but it's gonna wear them down. Washington could make themselves a really good team next year!

Playoffs BABY!!!

Casa de Stiles prepares for Game 1 of the Suns stomping of San Antonio... Mmmmmm, Beer!

Another game, another Eastern Conference low scoring battle.

And the Rays - White Sox are on WGN today!!! Brilliant!!!

YES!! Toronto FC win 1-0 over Real Salt Lake in feetball! Fan:Toronto FC

Just a quick announcing update...

Suns vs. Spurs - Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, He Who Hangs On Alonzo's Leg

Hornets vs. Mavericks - Mike Tirico and Hubie Brown

Jazz vs. Rockets - Dan Shulman and Doris Burke (!)

Cleveland down 69-67 in the 4th....and they're going to try and take the lead with LeBron on the bench.

yes a live blog just what i need to get to all-american

[edit] Factoid of the Day - !!!

The Suns were 27-2 in games which their opponent scored less than 100 points - 10-0 with Shaq!!!

If the Suns are going to be beat, the opponent MUST score more than 100 points!

Funny, I had a dream that Gilbert Arenas was playing for the Lakers.... Anyways, when I checked in early on, LeBron seemed to be struggling from the field. It's 1 point game on the Ilgauskas FTs.

Rick Carlisle...that was not a three and you are courtside. Boobie Gibson gives Cleveland the lead.

My 4 year old daughter just told me that I'm "her favorite Suns player".... awesome!

BOOBIE!!!!!!

falling apart for the wiz...

That was a funny looking FT by Brendan Haywood.

Grandpa James in the game now...

Arenas fouled by West, one more for Cleveland and it's free throws the rest of the way.

Arenas ties it at 73-73.

And Gilbert Arenas gets called for foul #4. JFC, April 19th and it's 5 inches of snow. You tell me this isn't climate change?

Ilgauskas with the foul, Cleveland is in the penalty with 7:24 remaining and Jamison makes it 77-74.

Well, congratulations to Mark Jackson, new Knicks coach...

What is up with Washington? Halfway into the quarter haven't hit a field goal.

Arenas ends an 8:00 + drought and cuts it to 82-79.

CLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVELAND BASKETBALL lol

WOW!!! Just like that Cleveland and Washington are tied. DeShawn Stevenson ties it on the three and Washington have hit 2 FGs in 25 seconds.

Spurs vs. Suns in a few... I'll live blog the last few minutes of the Wizards/Cavaliers.

There's not too much in this world that I really "hate", but the San Antonio Spurs might be on the list.

A 7-0 run by Washington, Arenas has taken over and the Wizards lead.

Note to Cleveland: Your big men suck...you have LeBron James.

3:17 and counting...84-82 Washington, Cleveland have gone cold. They had Delonte West shoot.

LeBron with it now, they get it to Ilgauskas, back inside to BronBron and he is fouled while shooting. A late call and he'll go to the line.

James hits the first free throw. He has 27 pts. 2:38 left in the game, James ties it at 84-84.

Lucky bastards of Washington called a timeout before the held ball.

LeBron to the hoop! What a shot off glass! It's Cleveland by 2!

Arenas can't hit, Joe Smith gets the board!

Under a minute left, James with the shot clock winding down!!!!! DAGGER!!! 88-84 with 55.3 left!

Are you serious? I'm the only one here.

Arenas flips up a crazy shot, Smith gets the ball, looks like we've got a jump ball with 47.3 to go.

Washington's horrible 4th quarter shooting is just killing them. Good game though.

Jumpball, Smith vs. Arenas, and the ball is tipped to LeBron, and James is fouled!

They get it again, Washington not in the penalty, Gibson double teamed and he calls timeout with 36.6 to go and :!5 on the shot clock.

Spurs vs. Suns in underway on ABC by the way.

Amare is UNSTOPPABLE!!!

Washington fouls Gibson with 32.9 to go.

Gibson ****s up at the line, makes 1-2.

89-84 Cleveland. Arenas, no good, why isn't Washington fouling? Now they do, it's on Arenas, James to the line, 5 points game with :21 to go, that should do....JFC, LeBron misses the first free throw.

He missed both! Washington calls their last timeout with 20.7 left.

Butler misses the three, West the rebound, and he is fouled with 15.1 to go.

The refs are calling the Suns tight early.

Way too many non-calls going as fouls...

West makes the first, and this game is over, 90-84 Cleveland.

91-84, game. West almost gets the steal...or is it a delay of game?

A double violation the call, jump ball, this game is done and dusted.

Cleveland wins the tip! Cleveland will take game 1, and Gilbert Arenas has fouled out.

The San Antonio Sterns getting help from the employees in stripes...

93-84, Butler dunks it, and it is all over!!! Cavaliers 93 Wizards 86

Why we crank dat soulja boy!

Kurt Thomas scores on the pull up, and Nash loses it, but it's Suns ball still.

Boy that was dangerous from Nash, Amare on the runner with the shot clock winding down scores.

17-12 Suns. What was Diaw doing on Duncan? 17-14.

For those of you watching the Suns for maybe the first or second time, pay attention. You will be watching the next great superstar legend in the game. Better than Kobe, better than LeBron, better than KG. His name is Amare' Stoudemire.

Steve Nash is an automatic basket maker.

Suns look impressive to start, although Duncan is killing Amare in the paint.

Holy crap, Barbosa got friggin hacked! No call though. Damn you Duncan.

How the Suns have Amare AND Shaq and there has been no "dynamic duo", "twin towers", "Prickly Pair", "Grand Slamyon', etc... nicknames....

Offensive foul on Barbosa...he gets called for the charge and there is a no call when he gets fouled.

Jacque Vaughn can't handle the pass, 8 turnovers in 1 quarter by the Spurs.

22-18 Suns.

Had no idea Ginobili was European Mr. Van Gundy.

Giricek forgets to look at the clock and they can't get a half court heave away. End of quarter 1, Suns 24 Spurs 20.

so even without the Big Shaquaro, the Suns take a four point lead and look to extend it in the second. Tim Duncan face looks like it knows it's about to get swept away...

Anyone else irritated by this coach interview in between EVERY quarter?

Technical foul on Greg Popab*tch. They thought the ball was off of Amare.

Popovic is bitching to make the ref conspiracy look less suspicious.

Hill made the technical FT... Barbosa is fouled by Parker from the three point line. Seriously Parker, what the heck?

Dumb foul by Ginobili. The Spurs are unravelled.

28-20 Suns just like that. Ginobili fouls Raja Bell. The Suns never had a 3 game losing streak, that is the real factoid of the day.

10 point game, Popovic calls a time out. I hope he has LOTS of timeouts...

DOUBLE DIGITS!!! Barbosa is on fire. 30-20 Suns. Can you hear the pin drop?

Either Giricek tried to flop or Udoka is really strong. Spurs get on the board in the 2nd quarter.

Smart by Barbosa on hitting Oberto's leg.

And D'Antoni calls a :20 timeout to set up a play with :02 on the shot clock.

Somebody should clue the refs that Ginobli's "European Two Step" is actually three, and it's called travelling.

Barbosa with the hustle and wits to save the ball for the Suns!!

Throwing it off the opponent is one of Shaq's specialties... Shaq brings more to this team than you realize.

Dammit Shaq, foul before you even inbound the ball. And now San Antonio has cut it to 6.

SWAT BY STAT

Grant Hill knocks down the pull up jumper from the free theow line, Parker misses the other way.

What a shot there! Lead back up to 10.

AMARE WITH AUTHORITY ON THE BLOCK!!!

And he gets the charging call.

The Spurs are starting to thug it up... where is Bullship Bob Horry at?

Tim Duncan and the Spurs should get a Kleenex endorsement.

What was that San Antonio? Almost a turnover by Phoenix and you let Amare score? Horrible defending by the Spurs as Amare gets the tip in. What a play!!! Amare to Barbosa AND 1!!!

WHAT A CUT!!! Diaw is an artist!!!

Haha, Nash is in on the double team on Duncan. That's hilarious, and he's fouled, so Duncan will shoot 2.

Phoenix is completely dominating the Spurs so far.

Duncan misses the first free throw before making the 2nd.

A 41-27 ass kicking by the Suns to the Spurs with 5:30 remaining in the half.

It's a 16 point game, Amare is ripping them apart. Barbosa is also having a great game. TO Popovic.

Wow...worst phone commercial ever. San Antonio is getting only Duncan and Ginobili as far as good contribution, but everyone else has been worthless. Finley, Udoka, Parker, they've all struggled mightily.

Nash is also having a quiet game. Duncan finishes.

if they win the battle of rebounds and turnovers; If Barbosa and Diaw play well, the Suns can beat any team badly... the '98 Bulls, the '72-73 Lakers, the 60's Celtics, name 'em..

Duncan again and the lead is down to 12. HE is killing Stoudemire.

Foul on Duncan and he has 2 fouls.

The Suns would get a technical foul for doing what TD is doing to the refs...

Back on!

Another phantom foul call on Diaw.

Skinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnner!!! Foul troubles and our caffeinated center is coming in

Old Orangebeard is a hustler!!! He's the scrappy energy guy!

Why didn't Hill just drive to the basket there? Instead it's a turnover, and Barry drills a three to cut it to 45-36.

And Nash QUICKLY quiets the crowd with the fadeaway.

I will be embarassed for my grandkids when I tell thm one day "Brent Barry won a dunk contest"

What the hell is that thing on Skinner's chin?

A SUPER positive for the Suns to feel good about - they usually suck on early weekend games...

This game is far from over, but thisseries is over already....

Hey look, another phantom foul!!!

Bruce Bowen is not cool. He's a royal dork.

By the 4th quarter the Suns will only have 2 players on the court because the rest will have fouled out of the game. Barbosa has 3 fouls.

Phoenix slumped a little bit down the stretch, but an impressive first half by the Suns, and a 48-40 halftime lead over the Spurs.

Expect to see more blood in the second half...

Wilbon must be rooting for the Spuds.

Finally have a minute, have a few while the dough rises. Manny's right, nothing unusual about this half. Suns for some reason don't play well when they have a big lead. I think not having the urge to push the ball in transition is a big reason, when you're in a three or four possession game each time down the floor means more.

The MVP of the team should not be a 6th man Stuart.

I would take AMARE and NASH over Stockton and Malone in the two-man game.

I'll be back in a few to continue the live blogging. 2nd half underway.

Shaq will be a factor in the second half.

The Spurs are a bunch of whiny bitches...

I'm back, and just like that, it's a 51-46 game.

Nash to Amare, Stockton to Malone, alley oop! Lead back up to 8. Now down to 6.

Shaq master 3000 finally scores.

AMARE!!!!!!!! THUNDEROUS DUNK!

These idiots on TV are failing to realize the Suns offense is dictated by what the defense gives them. D'Antoni's sytem doesn't do what it wants to do by will; it does what it wants to by doing what you let it do...

D'antoni's sytem takes advantage of what you let it!!!

NBC will have egg on their face if Mark Jackson isn't hired as Knicks coach. I like Mark Jackson! Tom Chambers would just be a video game all-star if it wasn't for him!!!

Stoudemire is playing GREAT. 22 pts and the Suns are up by 8, the pattern I'm noticing is.... Dammit, never mind, Parker hits a three.

SWAT BY SHAQ

Shaq is indeed a factor, 4 points AND A REJECTION OF DUNCAN!!!

The Spurs are losing their tempers, a clear charge on Ginobili.

Shaved Nest is AMAZING!!!

Ten years from now, I wil still wax poetic about Steve Nash's basketball skills.

AND DUNCAN GETS CALLED FOR THE CHARGE!! Good call, Nash was committed, it is a charge.

SHAVED NEST!!!! that's why he has two mvps!!!!

CHARGING!

That was a great play!!!

62-55 Suns, and Duncan bricks the first free throw. And missed the 2nd. OH! Finley just misses the three on the offensive board.

Diaw is showing UP today!!!

If Diaw performs, the game is over!

WHAT UP, FOLKS!!! Just came back from a memorial service.

SWAT BY STAT

AMARE REJECTION AGAIN!!!

And Bell almost with a 3 point play chance.

Timeout, 64-57 Suns.

New Orleans/Dallas at 7 and Utah/Houston at 9:30.

Tim Duncan is on the bench, this is a huge stretch for Phoenix now. Bell makes the first free throw.

Ginoboli with a tough lay-in over Shaq!!

Offensive foul on Shaq, It's his 4th.

WHAT?!! What a BS foul, that is a non call. Shaq has 4 fouls.

Giricek extends the lead back to 7. By the way, an Academy award to Kurt Thomas for that flop.

I love you Giricek!!! Back up to 68-61. Anyone else have technical difficulties with ABC?

Raja Bell knocks down a three and extends the lead to 10!

Raja Bell for three!! It's back up to 71-61, Duncan is on the bench, and now the Spurs are faltering.

And once I say that, Tony Parker scores with the closing seconds of the 3rd quarter.

Grrr....technical difficulties by ABC. 71-63, and I think Stoudemire just picked up his 4th foul.

And now Amare has 4 fouls!!

It's Comcast again!! I don't believe this! They can't handle a few inches of snow? You guys have to fill me in.

Parker with a driving layup!!!! Barbosa misses the HC Shot. End of the 3rd quarter with the score, Phoenix 71 San Antonio 65. Throw up 4 fingers, folks. 4th quarter is next on the Live Blog Network.

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It's going to be interesting to see how Phoenix uses Shaq and Amare in the 4th with them both with 4 fouls. Expect Parker and Ginoboli to penetrate to the basket at will.

"Fewer GROSS defensive errors"... coachspeak for "we suck"

Dammit, 5 on Diaw.

Raja Bell comes off a screen and hits a perimeter Jumper!!! On the other end, Ginoboli drives to the bucket, scores and will get a FT!!!

It's a 5 point Phoenix lead.

Foul on Kurt Thomas after initally playing Amare well on that post-up. Amare to the line for 2.

Spurs suck. This sweep will be so sweet.

He misses the 1st...and the 2nd!!!!

Shaq with an emphatic block on Parker.

Don't show the 2007 highlights! We Suns fans will get upset!!

Another offensive foul. I hate the refs.

Kurt Thomas draws an offensive foul on Raja Bell. We are seeing why the Spurs chose this guy to pick up,

Krazy Eyez Kurt should still be a Sun...

Amare with a 16 footer!!! Extends the lead back to 7.

Stoudemire is having a tremendous 2nd half, and Ginobili with the push of the season...another offensive foul.

STAT with another SMOOVE jumper! Bell with the hustle on Defense.

Then an offensive foul on Manu Ginoboli.

Shaq with a jump hook over Thomas, Lead back up to 9~~

Shaq again! Lead back up to 9!

No matter what the Spurs do, they can't seem to turn on the jets...holy crap, goaltending on Shaq.

Dumbass move and it's a three pointer.

Shaq is the new Kareem!!! (who was the second Wilt) Old dude living out the glory days as a hook shot master!

A 3 Point Goaltend!!!! Shaq touched while it was still above the rim!! It's a 6 point lead!!

The Spurs big men are flustermicated. And Kanye leads us to break again!

A big brainfart on Shaq's part. But it is a sign of his aggressive mindset which will only serve the Suns well.

A 6 point lead for the Suns with 8:53 left in the 4th quarter. Nash is back in the game.

Tim Duncan with a savvy move over Amare!! The lead is down to 4!!

MVSteve!!!

Nash with an off-balance shot!!!!

Nash!!! Once again, when the Spurs make a little comeback, the Suns come right back and push the lead up. Another offensive foul!! It's on Bowen!

Giricek, the 8th man of the YEAR!!!

Offensive foul on Bruce Bowen, his 2nd. 7:48 to go.

Nash misses the easy lay-up!!

Parker with a wonderful fake and drives to the lane!!

the Suns DON'T complain when the refs blow it... no whining ike the Spurs...

NOW you're all paying attention, eh?

THIS IS WHAT I"M TALKING 'BOUT!!!

The Suns are scaring me, Parker fouled by Barbosa. The foul trouble is going to be HUGE down the stretch, it's a 4 point game, 79-75 Suns.

Parker is fouled by Barbosa on another drive to the lane off the miss by Bell. HE WILL shoot 2.

Misses the 1st....makes the 2nd. A 3 POINT GAME.

PLAY - OFFS!!!

SHAQ+1!!!!

Huge play!!! Nash to Shaq and 1!

Nash with the great entry pass to Shaq.. COUNT IT AND THE FOUL!!! The Spurs got to do better than that when it comes to Shaq. Make him miss.

SHot Doctor Phil Weber has been working with Shaq!!!

I bow to Manny, he has been a factor in the 2nd half and the Suns are back up by 6.

AND THE 3 POINT PLAY!!! It's back to a 6 point lead!!! We'll be back on the live-blog network.

Phoenix has got to be encouraged by the way Shaq is playing despite being in foul trouble. Over recent years, he has had issues with this. But this is the postseason and Shaq is bringing it all.

It's 5 on Shaq now.

Mike Breen? WTF?

Breen: Duncan knocks that one down.

Duncan missed it badly.

Shaq draws his 5th foul!!! Duncan will get to the line and now what does Phoenix do.. Duncan misses the 1st.....and makes the 2nd. Mike Breen with a huge mess-up.

the Suns won several KEY games with Amare and SHaq with 5 fouls. They are battle tested!!!

Mrs Stiles just busted out some RIBS!!! Enough keyboeard for a while, but I'm still watching!!!

Kepp it going y'all!!

It's Hack A Shaq time in San Antonio. He goes to the line

And Shaq misses both free throws. A lane violation on San Antonio though.

He misses the 1st.....and misses the 2nd.. But there is a lane violation!!!

HE MISSES AGAIN!!

And he misses the 3rd. This sucks, Parker makes it a 3 point game.

Parker with a jumper over Grant Hill and the lead is cut to 3!!!! Timeout Phoenix!! This feels like it's a Conference Final game, dosen't it.

Hey, Dre..is the Mike Breen doing the game the same Mike Breen who used to do the St. Johns's and Nets games on WFAN?

Mike Breen does New York Knicks Basketball on MSG and sometimes on 1050 ESPN if i'm not mistaken.

Gus Johnson should be doing these games right now.

Nash with a turnaround jumper to up the lead to 5!!

Stoudemire with the steal!! And Nash also gets the bail out shot.

Amare with excellent D on Duncan. Nash misses.

Oberto with the bucket with Amare backing up.

FINLEY TIES IT!!!

FINLEY HITS!!!!! WE'RE TIED AT 84!!!

But Amare comes right back to give Phoenix the 2 point lead.

Amare quiets the crowd!!

Duncan ties it again!!

This is choke job city....and notice Manny has stopped commenting.

Out of bounds, off Amare!!! San Antonio ball, they can take the lead!!!

Crap. Thomas, lead to the Spurs for the first time.

KURT THOMAS!!!! HAAAA HAAAA!!! SPURS LEAD!!!! Then Nash goes to the line to tie it up.

I had to cut my rib time to get back in!!!

Nash bails the Suns out again and ties it at 88-88 on the Fts.

Dunca gives the Spurs the lead!!! He has 29!!!

AMARE AND 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMARE DUNKS IT!!! AND WILL GO TO THE LINE FOR ONE MORE!!!!

Phoenix leads 91-90 with 1:30 to go!

A 1 POINT LEAD FOR THE SUNS!! WHAT A GAME!!!

AND 1 leaders = STAT

WOW!!! Ginobili gets the no call, and Barbosa goes the distance and it's 93-90 Suns!!! The block was by Shaq!

Spurs are bitching again!

Shaq playing well with 5...

SWAT BY SHAQ

Ginoboli looked like he got fouled and then..Barbosa gets to the other end and scores over Finley!!! A 3 PT LEAD FOR THE SUNS!!! TIMEOUT SPURS!!! AND upon instant replay, that was a great defensive play by O'Neal.

I am so happy right now....don't choke!!! GO SUNS!!

I haven't been this excited over these playoffs in years, this has been a great day so far.

And two great games to go. Like someone we know says, Get your popcorn ready!

A 3 point lead for the Suns with 1:10 to go. Spurs ball off inbounds.

Mrs Stiles offers more ribs, but I'm taking one for the team... the Suns were -8 during ribs enjoyment. I love the Suns, but I also like leftovers...

Save 'em for the Rays game!!!

Shaq is hustling out there!

HOW ABOUT THAT D AND THAT HUSTLE BY SHAQ!! UNREAL!!!

Shaq with the INTENSITY that wins you a RING!!!! WITH 5 fouls!!! Shaq!

FINLEY MISSES A KEY TREY AND NASH WITH THE BOARD!!

PLAYOFF BASKETBALL!!!

Too many missed chances by the Spurs on that trip. Horrible shot clock violation by Phoenix....and they let Shaq go outside the paint.

Shot clock blows up, that's as good as a miss with no break, I suppose....

24 SECOND SHOT CLOCK VIOLATION!! EXCELLENT D BY THE SPURS AND NASH SHOULD HAVE NOTICED THAT THE SHOT CLOCK WAS AT 3 THAT TIME. Timeout Spurs. 19.5 to go. 93-90 Suns!!

If only Robert Horry wasn't injured...

This isn't Knicks basketball, I can tell you that.

NBA running blogs - they're spaztastic!

This would be Robert Horry Time for the Spurs. Expect Finley or Ginoboli. The Suns have a foul to give and they Should USE IT!!!

20.5 to go, one last chance for the Spurs. FINLEY TIES IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh crap, I shouldn't have vicked that extra bite of ribs just now...

Suns aren't going to win anything if they can't protect a lead. That said, the Spurs are their toughest matchup. Despite being swept by New Orleans, I just can't see them hanging with Phoenix on a day in, day out basis. Suns get by the Spurs, its a KG/Amare final....

FINLEY HITS THE TREY!!! OFF THE SCREEN AND WE'RE TIED AT 93!!!!! A SCREEN BY PARKER AND BARBOSA WAS BEATEN ON THE SCREEN!! HAAAA HAAAA!!!!

15.1 to go, Suns have the ball, what do you do here?

What do the Suns so in this situation??? Does Nash take it, do they go inside to Amare and Shaq??

Gary Glitter is a sicko... figures the spurs fans would cheer that song

I would go inside to Amare!!! Or hope for a kickout to Nash for Barbosa. The Spurs will make Barbosa take it.

Here we go.... Horrible last possession, OT.

Told you this would be a good series!!

BARBOSA MISSES!! AND WE ARE HEADED TO OVERTIME!!!!! AMARE'S ATTEMPT DOES NOT COUNT!!! 5 EXTRA MINUTES IN A THRILLING GAME 1!!!! WE WILL RETURN ON THE LIVE BLOG NETWORK.

Why is it when I believe Phoenix is competent and I pick them, they crap the bed like this? Prove me wrong in OT, what a tremendous game.

I knew they would make Barbosa take it. D'antoni should have a better play planned.

I got goosebumps and this is Game 1 of a 1st round playoff series. This is great. The NCAA tourney didn't generate this much excitement at times.

It's all my faul for eating more ribs... the Suns had it locked up until I HAD to eat more ribs... Overitme will eb tough, but I'm gonna wait for more ribs...

How will Phoenix keep Amare and Shaq around???? Overtime hurts Phoenix more than it does SA.

Nash hits over Oberto!!

Manny Jr. enjoys some ribs... but Manny Sr. avoids temptation.

Big shot by Oberto!! Phoenix took Duncan and Parker away. Tie game.

Amare ANSWERS!! Suns by 2!!

THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FOUL ON PHOENIX!!

Ginoboli fouls Barbosa.

Nash with a SAVVY MOVE!! IT'S A 4 POINT LEAD. NASH KNOWS HE HAS TO TAKE OVER NOW.

GREAT HELP D BY AMARE THAT TIME. STILL SA BALL.

This is the ball game!!

LEFT HANDED JUMPER BY DUNCAN!!! 31 FOR TIMMY.

DAGGER BY NASH!!!!

STEVE NASH FROM THE RIVER YONDER!!!!!

Foul on Raja and before he gets a tech, Nash puts Bell away from the ref, Leadership.

O'NEAL WITH A BLOCK ON DUNCAN!!!

Ginobili fouled by Kurt Thomas..

SWAT BY SHAQUARO!!!

Still Spurs Ball as bodies fly everywhere!!!

1:30 to go in the 4th and a 5 point lead for the Spurs.

Duncan with a 16 footer, 33 for TIMMY!!!

Nash with a pass to Amare and its back to 5!!

Game 1, Ginobaldi gets burned by Suns!!

Duncan is playing OUT OF HIS MIND!! HE DOES NOT WANT TO LOSE!!

AMARE STRIPS DUNCAN!!!

DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

SUns can't defend what?

Spurs need a miracle and GUESS WHAT?!?!?

[edit] It's an even numbered year!!!

IT'S KURT THOMAS AGAIN!!!!! WHY DIDN'T D'ANTONI TAKE A TIMEOUT AND AMARE IS OUT OF THE GAME!!!! HE SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE 16 FOOTER. YIKES!

Finley already used up the Spurs luck this evening!

ONCE AGAIN, THE SUNS HAVE A 3 POINT LEAD WITH 12.6 ON THE CLOCK. You look for Finley if you're the Suns or Manu Ginoboli.

You have GOT to be fucking shitting me...

TIMMY!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TIM DUNCAN HAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!!! NBA BASKETBALL AT IT'S BEST!!!! TIM DUNCAN'S FIRST 3 OF THE YEAR!!!!!

THAT will be the Spurs lone highlight from this series... 3 seconds is a TON of time to the Suns!!

THE SUNS HAVE 3.0 Seconds left, What do they do now.

Go inside to O'Neal, perhaps a quick shot by Nash.

And now Popovich counters with a timeout!!!

See what happens when I eat? Duncan's three just ripped me in half.

Suns have to come up with something completely unexpected.

What a game!!! This is JUST game 1!!!!!

Wow!

Crap, double OT, Spurs win now.

DIAW MISSES!! WE GO TO A SECOND OVERTIME IN SAN ANTONIO!!!! HOLY TOLEDO!!!! Call your friends who aren't watching and tell them they're missing an instant classic!!!! We'll be back on the LIVE BLOG NETWORK!!!

Instant classic, this goes in the history books.

Tim Duncan had to hit a three... Amare had to foul out.... Sha has 5, Diaw has 5..... I HAD to go eat more ribs!!!!!

Does Mr Stiles KNOW when to host a running blog or what?

If Shaq fouls out then the Suns are done. They have had no answer for Duncan all night.

104-104 as we head to a 2nd overtime. And this time the Suns do not have the services of Amare Stoudamire!!!

in 2003, Amare hit a three pointer to send a game to OT in the playoffs....

I want Shaq to counter Duncan's three with a three of his own.

Good D by Shaq without drawing a foul!!

a 3 sec violation on the Suns.

You've got to be kidding me, 3 second call.

Ginoboli scores and Shaq can't do anything at this rate. NASH ANSWERS AGAIN!

Steve Nash is my hero, he ties it 106-106 after Ginobili's layup. Holy crap, 4 putback tries and Duncan gets it. 40 points by Timmy.

3 CHANCES AND THE SPURS SCORE!! WHERE IS THE BOX OUT?? FOUL ON THE SPURS!

The run to the championship began on the first playoff series... the Suns overcame the challenge and cemented their status in the annals of time without Stoudemire....

PARKER SCORES INSIDE!!!

Another offensive foul. Kurt Thomas is gone from the game for the Spurs.

Casa de Stiles is HOPPIN'!