Regarding the Spurs' behavior in the first game, how angry are David Stern and those big figures behind Qin Yue.
Oracle Arena.
This might be the cleanest game the Spurs have played in recent years.
Dick Bavetta did not consistently favor the Warriors in the game.
Even for the injured Qin Yue, Bavetta said, "I know playing injured is not easy, but I am always a fair and impartial referee."
Bavetta merely temporarily deprived Duncan of his star whistle, using such calls to warn the Spurs.
Facing Bavetta's warning...
Even in today's context, Spurs players still would use high-intensity defense to pressure the Warriors' offense in the game.
But on the court, Spurs players, including Horry, Ginobili, among others, put away those unsightly dirty moves.
First quarter, Warriors' offensive possession.
On the outside, Qin Yue used a single-hand triple threat to successfully deceive Horry's focus with a jab step.
