NBA Update Clippers Eliminate the Spurs, But Not Their Greatness

In a great game seven (it would have been so much more enjoyable to watch if Marv Albert, not the ubiquitous Kevin Harlan, was the lead announcer) the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to just their 4th quarterfinal series, ousting the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, winning by 2 points (111-109).

Chris Paul’s shot was decisive for the Clippers, who now face the Houston Rockets in the quarterfinal round.

Meanwhile the Spurs are out, which is (sadly) something Disney/ABC is happy about because despite the Spurs being a great team, they are not a ratings bonanza for the all powerful network(s.)

Tim Duncan, not a great free throw shooter, but a great, great player and a classy individual, showed me so much, making two pressure free throws with the Spurs down by two points, and 8 seconds remaining.

Subsequently, Paul hit the winning shot but I hail the Spurs: Duncan with 5 titles, bearded coach Gregg Popovich also with 5, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili with 4 each. Even the networks and face it the fans perception, can not take that away from the Spurs.