Big Shot Bob

It's game 5 in the NBA finals, overtime. The Spurs are down 2 with the ball, 9 seconds to go. As they line up for their play, I'm thinking two things distinctly. 1) Cover the inbounds passer. A year ago, the Spurs decided against covering Gary Payton as he inbounded to Derek Fisher, who became part of Laker Lore with his 0.4 game winner. Pistons, you have to cover the inbound passer. 2) Pay attention to Robert Horry at all times. Too many times I've seen him just 'happen' to be in the right place at the right time for a game deciding 3 pointer.

Play starts. The Pistons aren't covering the inbounds passer, who happens to be Robert Horry. As soon as the ref handed him the ball the result was elementary. He inbounds to Ginobili, who kicks it back to a wide open Horry for a three at the elbow. Ball game. Pistons, you are without excuse.