May 03, 2007

The Dauntless Warriors of the Golden State

Pardon that old cliche about time coming to a stop, as Thursday night the Golden State Warriors took it to task. While future playoff glory awaited, time took a pause amid confetti and jubilation. It may as well.
The Warriors forced time a little bit, making history before it was done --- before the 3rd quarter even ended, pulling away from the Dallas Mavericks with a barrage of Stephen Jackson 3's to an 111-86 win, 4-2 over-all in the First Round series. Thus, the first #8 seed to beat #1 in a seven-game series: the greatest upset in NBA history.
And this momentary break allows for appreciating the hundred other things: the loud and very yellow loyal fans from 13 years of futility; the coming together of a team; the mind games; the mastery over Dallas, 25 wins better; the whole series---a highlight reel; the pie in Charles Barkley's face...
While time moves on and leaves behind those content with history, at least we're left with a thrilling memory of an amazing fortnight: