BEEP!
The whistle blew.
The game began.
During the timeout, the TNT cameras caught a dispute on the Pacers' bench. Su Xi and Carlisle were each making their case over the playbook. Though no one knew what they were saying, the scene made it obvious that the Pacers were under an immense, unprecedented amount of pressure.
Just as Kenny Smith had said, it was very possible that the Pacers could lose the Finals despite being up three games to zero.
Although what the San Antonio Spurs were doing was disgusting, you had to admit that their actions were effective.
Su Xi walked onto the court.
The Pacers inbounded the ball.
Su Xi got the ball and drove inside, then posted up in the key.
The Pacers on the court with him were: Fred Jones, Artest, Stephen Jackson, and Foster.
Foster had insisted on checking in. His nose had stopped bleeding.
This was a small-ball lineup.
The lineup the San Antonio Spurs put out was: Tony Parker, Ginobili, Robert Horry, Tim Duncan, and Muhammad.
