[jtoler]

Just to clarify for the last time, with this being the Spurs and all the mysterious things thats happened in the past with them, nobody thinks the AC being off was suspect? Just coincidence?

[Kermit]

Well, I would assume that it should affect everyone equally on both sides of the court. Unless they can prove that the Spurs had been practicing in those conditions, then it had to be a fluke.

It could have really backfired on those older players more than the younger guys. Doesn't seem worth the risk to "see what happens"

[meader99]

Yep. Everyone played in the same conditions.

[jtoler]

Saying everyone played in the same conditions is a deflection, its obvious they played in the same conditions. That isnt the question being asked.

[Kermit]

Saying everyone played in the same conditions is a deflection, its obvious they played in the same conditions. That isnt the question being asked.

So what are you implying? That the Spurs organization put their own players at risk by turning off the air conditioning just to see if James would cramp up?

[jtoler]

So what are you implying? That the Spurs organization put their own players at risk by turning off the air conditioning just to see if James would cramp up?

Another deflection. You know I know you Kerm, the question is in the initial post.

[Kermit]

Another deflection. You know I know you Kerm, the question is in the initial post.

How is my answer a deflection? My answer to your question seemed rather sensible. I don't think anything was suspect because taking a risk turning off the AC could have backfired horribly.

[jtoler]

How is my answer a deflection? My answer to your question seemed rather sensible. I don't think anything was suspect because taking a risk turning off the AC could have backfired horribly.

It was a calculated risk, but not much risk at all.

[Kermit]

It was a calculated risk, but not much risk at all.

Maybe. I sure wouldn't risk my team like that though. Tim Duncan could have had a heat stroke.

[KRIT]

How many threads do we need about this. It's over. Gm1 happened.

[jtoler]

Maybe. I sure wouldn't risk my team like that though. Tim Duncan could have had a heat stroke.

They are much more used to the heat, it gets alot hotter in San Antonio than it does in Miami. I guess its all coincidence that things just mysteriously happen when the Spurs are playing in playoff games. From bands not allowing the Mavs to sleep along with a fire drills to then announcing false alarms, to the snake-out before Game 2 against Portland to no AC, same team all playoff games all in the city of San Antonio, truth is stranger than fiction.

[Kermit]

The average temps for Miami and San Antonio in the month of June are 87 and 92 respectively. I wouldn't call that "alot" hotter.

I am not doubting the other shady things that you listed, but purposely increasing the temps and possibly harming your own team just doesn't seem like a very smart thing to do.

[meader99]

Saying everyone played in the same conditions is a deflection, its obvious they played in the same conditions. That isnt the question being asked.

Didn't deflect it out. It wasn't suspect at all. Both teams had to deal. It affected one guy. Get over it.

[farmhouse1]

is this guy serious?

[KVB]

JT...those answers are not deflections...they are "reasons" posters have for answering "NO" to your original questions. They are not deflecting they simply aren't biting.