"An Epic Game"

Yes it was. And for all of Paul's incredible pull-up jumpers and breathtaking forays to the rim, perhaps his biggest play was stepping in front of LBJ and grabbing the loose ball on the Posey/Big Z jump ball.

And how about old man PJ Brown?

And Eddie House?

Wow.

This was a game for the ages. I've been known to throw the 1988 Larry v. 'Nique game on the DVD player on occasion. I hope to one day have a DVD of this game too, because I'd love to watch it again. And again. It was that good.

PP: 13-23 from the field, 4-6 from three, 11-12 from the line, 4 boards, 5 assists,
41 points
LBJ: 14-29 from the field, 3-11 from three, 14-19 from the line, 5 boards, 6 assists,
45 points

This is why people love Game 7.

In 2002 I didn't really feel like we had a chance to go to the Finals. That team was a charade that got farther than it should in a down year in the East. This year is different. For us to get #17 we may very well have to go through the Pistons and the Lakers.

I wouldn't have it any other way.