41.   And if those are merely subtle fighting words, the two teams have the ability to deliver much stronger personal blows.

42.   And even when they block out, someone from the other team uses their shoulders for a stepladder.

43.   And of the eight teams that needed seven games to win the conference finals, only two won the title.

44.   And overall morale suffered because neither team felt free to celebrate a good run if the other team had a bad day.

45.   And the fans, stone-cold sober every one, cheer for their team without cussing the other team, even a little.

46.   And this was a guy playing for the other team.

47.   And the lesser team made the lesser plays.

48.   And so much depending upon two players deemed disposable by the one team -- the Miami Heat -- the Hawks have been able to beat in the postseason.

49.   And so, the two teams tread water all day.

50.   And until the other team stopped it, they were going to keep calling it.