I'm so glad that Kobe isn't getting those fouls. And he was whining so much after that time when Bowen stole it and ran it down court. That's one of the main things in Kobe's game that annoys me. that's like his patented move. I know he didn't make it up, but he overuses it. It's so damn annoying.
But yes, the Spurs have to been feeling pretty bad. I mean, they pretty much must be thinking to themselves that it doesn't matter how well they play in the first 3 quarters. They can have a close game or be winning by 20. It doesn't matter...the Lakers will always make it a close game at the end.