This rivalry is going to be great for the next several years.
Duncan is in his prime. Dirk isn't just yet but is getting there. Both of them are All-NBA and are two of the "good" guys in the league. This rivalry reminds me a lot of the Bird/Nique showdowns. The last game yesterday was very reminiscient.
Here's Dirk's stats against SA this year:
47 minutes a game
51% FG
33% 3PFG
85% FT
15 Rebs
3.5 Assists
1.75 TOs
1.4 steals
1.25 blocks
27.2 points
Here's Duncan's stats against us this year:
46 minutes a game
58% FG
80% FT
14.5 Rebs
4 assists
3.75 TOs
1.25 steals
2 blocks
36.8 points
The stats very similar. And can ya tell both like to play against each other?
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