Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The chapter discusses the growing optimism among fans regarding the Spurs' chances of advancing in the playoffs, contrasting it with the Lakers' weaknesses due to their recent rebuilding efforts and lack of experience among young players. Despite the Lakers' strong performance in the last round, criticism emerged after losing two games in the current series. The Spurs, while having fewer fans, are supported by those who dislike the Lakers' Yang Rui, while Chinese fans favor the Lakers for Yao Ming's potential championship. Analysts from NBC and ABC express that the Spurs have a stronger roster with experienced veterans, while the Lakers rely on star players like Kobe and Yao Ming, who lacks playoff experience. The chapter highlights the Spurs' home court advantage and the impact of officiating on the game. A key moment occurs when Spurs coach Bo Bo Wei Qi is ejected, leading to the team's struggle in the final quarter. Yao Ming and Ke Bi perform well, but the Lakers win 113 to 98, tying the series at 2-2. Spurs fans express frustration over the disparity in free-throw attempts, questioning the fairness of the officiating. .

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