Brandon Roy and the Blazers improbable come from behind win in Game 4 was simply amazing.
Chris Paul playing out of his mind in Game 4 with a triple double to lead the Hornets passed the Lakers was simply amazing.
The Memphis Grizzlies putting the San Antonio Spurs in a 1-2 hole by resurrecting the idea of team basketball has been simply amazing.
I could go on and on, but the fact remains that this has been one of the most competitive, unpredictable playoffs in recent memory.
Well, unless you’re an irrational conspiracy theorist.
I know you know what I'm talking about.
Any time an underdog wins a game outright, or a team makes a comeback late in a game, you already know a thread is waiting in the wings: “The NBA is FIXED!”
Really? Is the NBA fixed, or are you just a sore loser?
You and I, the logical thinkers, watched the Portland Trail Blazers provide extreme drama for a national television audience. The irrational conspiracy theorist broke down the game for the slightest bit of flaw in order to cry about how the NBA is rigged. I’m sure a losing bet was directly correlated with this whining---at least 99.9% of the time.
You and I saw Chris Paul shred Kobe, Fisher and Bynum. The irrational conspiracy theorist saw the Lakers throw Game 4.
You and I saw the Grizzlies outsize the Spurs. The irrational conspiracy theorist saw David Stern put in a call to Coach Pop to let the Grizzlies win.
Irrational conspiracy theorist, please understand this simple concept: The NBA is not out to get you.