The game was over, and the entire US Airways Center had become a sea of celebration.
Hardaway leaped onto Chandler's back, excitedly waving his arms at the stands and interacting with the fans.
In sharp contrast were the members of the Spurs, who looked as if they'd just lost their parents.
'Down 0-3... it's really over!'
Popovich stood on the sidelines, his mind a complete blank.
Before the series started, he had figured the Phoenix Suns wouldn't be an easy opponent. After all, they had spent big money this season to keep Chandler, and they'd also made adjustments, trading for Livingston to patch up their weakness on the perimeter.
'But the Spurs upgraded their roster, too!'
'Was that sixty-million-plus payroll for nothing?'
So, Popovich had initially thought that while it might be a tough victory, the Spurs would definitely be the ones to win in the end.
