This one will be a two-fer. First, some thoughts on the future of the NBA. Second, a few comments about Miami’s remarkable free throw shooting in two games this week.
The first topic came to mind during the remarkable Alamodome game between the Warriors and the Spurs Friday night. As reported elsewhere, while the game itself was not remarkable — the Warriors absolutely spanked the Spurs — the atmosphere was marvelous. Even for those of watching at home, the sight lines and camera angles were straight out of a Final Four game. The Spurs wisely scheduled the game against a Warriors team whose fans travel well, making it easier to sell those 68,323 tickets.