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Two flops ruined it all. Yes, that flop by Fabricio Oberto sent Shaquille O’Neal to the sidelines for most of the game, and another one against Amare Stoudemire, which also eventually led to him fouling out in the first overtime.

I hate the San Antonio Spurs. They do not compete fairly on the floor. Last year, they had the referees on their side. This year, they are flopping their way to the title. Whoever wins in this series has a good chance of making it to the NBA Finals. But please, calls should not be made on flops! Floppers should be penalized!!!

O’Neal could have made the game a lopsided one if that silly foul was not called him in the first quarter. The Suns led by as much as 16 in the first half, but with O’Neal riding the bench for most of the game, the momentum shifted to Spurs. Phoenix had control of the game 80-percent of the way. It was an unfair contest when a player of Shaq’s caliber, whom the Suns traded-for, was nowhere to be found in the contest because of a flop! Please!

The Spurs may win another the title. But they will never earn my respect. They are the biggest cowards in the NBA.