I can’t think of a better way to say it — Wednesday night was total, utter insanity for the Utah Jazz. It was the opening sequence of Raiders of the Lost Ark realized in sport.
The Jazz had the idol in their hands and had appeared to make a daring from escape the temple. Then, just when they thought they could breathe, Belloq emerged from the jungle, flanked by a band of angry natives, and claimed the prize for himself.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook was the movie villain this time.
Meanwhile, for me and anyone else tasked with lending our words to the events of Game 5, the entire sordid affair became a colossal headache.