You're right, LA Dre, it was a desperate move. You made a good point. The refs nor Pop saw it, and until Finley was up and gesturing and other spurs trying to hold him back, no one knew it happened, until they checked their video. Terry didnt deny doing it, and even one of our homer sportscasters said "That's the difference between a veteran player and a newcomer, we know how to hide it". The other anchor said what do you mean, who do you mean? He said "you know, uh, Horry, and uh, Ginobili." There was total silence.

I also agree it is probably pretty hard to control the impulse. A fist is an automatic response, whereas you have to second think a slap, push, shove or pinch. But the rule is "punch" (closed fist) EVEN if it doesnt make contact. Not fair when youre in a contact sport, and BBall is a contact sport.

But then again, fair is only for 4 year olds, fair grounds and ferris wheels.
Hey, our spurs Coyote mascot got evicted in a game because he used his 2 doubled up fists at a ref.

So Spurs and Pistons, be cool tonight, don't let anyone push any buttons on you, take charge from the tip-off. Bring on game 7.

And to all my forumite friends, thanks so much for your love and I send it back to you guys. We will have a rematch, we deserve each other