Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The Eastern Conference playoffs saw the Heat defeat the Nets 4-1, with O'Neal dominating in the low post. Kidd's poor performance for the Nets raised concerns after his recent contract. The Bulls overcame the Pistons 4-2, with Artest's defense limiting Stackhouse's effectiveness, prompting a potential trade. The Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference Finals by defeating the Suns 4-3, with Byron Davis excelling in Game 7. The Suns struggled at point guard, needing to improve that position. In the finals, the Spurs triumphed over the Heat 4-2, with Duncan earning Finals MVP honors. Yang Rui praised Duncan's skills while playfully critiquing Larry Brown and acknowledging Popovich's coaching prowess. .

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