Game 4: Do or Die
May 8, 2010
This is it. We’ve been in tougher situations before (though I can’t remember when). We’ll be in tough situations again. The time to play with a sense of urgency has been tossed out the window. You’re not longer playing for pride, you’re playing for your life.
At every turn the Suns have had all the answers. If the trend holds, the Spurs will lose this game 110 – 102. Some fans will leave before the game is over because they think they know that it’s over. I don’t condone this, but I understand it. But they’re missing what being a fan is all about.
When Larry Bird was swept out of the playoffs by the Bucks in the second round, he said the most humbling and amazing thing that happened was that the front office on the Celtics signed him to an extension. As a fan, we can bring the same experience to our favorite team. Win or lose, this team has performed above expectations. As late as February, we were considered by many to fall out of the playoffs. We made it to the second round. Yes, defeat to the Sun will be bitter to swallow, but I’m not giving up yet. This team has the talent to win 4 games straight against these suns. We just have to believe. It starts with the fans. I’m tired of seeing fans sitting on their butts during the games. Have we been so spoiled?
Tony Parker (much maligned over the course of his career with the Spurs for not being a conventional point guard) is showing his true colors. A refusal to have an MRI today means that he will be playing in the game tomorrow. He’s still willing to lay his injured body on the line for the team. He should be toted as a hero.
A preview of this game wouldn’t do any good. The Suns can beat the Spurs in any way they want. What remains to be seen is if the Spurs can beat the Suns at all. They’ll do their best and more Sunday. We’ve got some old dogs, that I don’t think are ready to go down quietly.
So cheer, Spurs fans. Win or lose, this team deserves a standing ovation for everything they have given to us this year. A toast! To Peter Holt, Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili (especially Manu) et al. They’ve performed admirably, and I’m proud to say that I support this team. Go Spurs Go!
