Phil Jackson wanted to make another abrupt sideline interview all about the struggles of his Lakers, instead of the gritty, relentless play from the visitors.
He cracked a joke about finding a rabbit's foot for the Easter Bunny and then went after Bennett Salvatore and a play that caused the lead official to "T" up Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant.
"The referees turned against us," he told ABC's Lisa Salters.
The winningest coach in NBA history seemed to know his team was doomed. His face sported a look of depressing resignation.
Even with Pau Gasol playing as well as he ever has, the Spurs cruised in the final minutes to a 100-81 victory.
Something else turned against the Lakers in this Sunday afternoon match. They did not get any help from the Tim Duncan of two weeks ago.
Then, in a 92-83 loss, Duncan missed chip shots, and jump hooks three-to-five feet from the rim. He looked older than the Alamo in the process.
If he had dominated since the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, wasn't it time for his extinction?
The Spurs responded to that demor ...
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Tim Duncan’s Fundamental Dominance Gives Spurs New Life, Old Hope
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