Knightcrawler and Sleepyspur, I've nothing against the Spurs or its players. As a matter of fact I adore Duncan (but I ain't gay!!) and was NEUTRAL as per my post above for the entire series loving how both teams fought real hard for the advantage. However, I do hate Bowen's physically SLY way of checking his man. 2-3 yrs ago when he proclaimed himself as being the only one who could check Kobe...He had his hands physically locked around Kobe's (and also on his shorts) the entire game and stuck to the bugger like a BAD HABIT...Luckily he did it when the refs weren't looking. In a similar context, I hated the Jazz for doing the same and more during the Jordan era (pulling shorts, locking hands, elbbowing, etc.). Winning ain't nothin' if you get no respect from your adversaries!!