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This is just too easy for the San Antonio Spurs. It is pretty obvious that the NBA 2007 Championship trophy is theirs for the taking. They schooled the Cleveland Cavaliers for three quarters in Game Two, relaxed a bit at the start of the fourth, then awaken by a Manu Ginobili four-point play, they stamped their class hacking out a lopsided 103-92 win in the process.

The Spurs spearheaded by their “Big Three” of Ginobili, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, led by as much as 28 in the first half, and even had a huge 27-point bubble at the end of the third canto. Parker led all scorers with 30, Ginobili added 25, and Duncan had 23. There’s no way you can beat the Spurs with all three scoring like that.

There was a bit of semblance of light from the Cavalier side, as they went on a 22-4 run in the fourth, cutting the lead to just eight with 4:53 left. But it was the closest they’ve been all night.

LeBron James somewhat redeemed himself with a 25-point performance on a decent 9-for-21 shooting. But he was nowhere near dominant. James needs to take over. And until he does, this series is over. I’ll give the Cavs some benefit of the doubt. San Antonio will finish them in five.