I also liked the pre-game discussion when Barkley said that the Mavs were going to win this round b/c they have the best player in the series in Dirk.
What a great game. I couldn't go to sleep after though...heart rate was a little high.
Charles Barkley is a national treasure. People should enjoy the TNT NBA show because it is like the old MNF.
One thing that's gone wrong with pro football is that there are too many ex-players who take themselves too seriously in the broadcast booth and are way too critical. Kenny Smith tends to be like that, but Sir Charles evens it out and keeps it fun.
Everybody is scared of the conventional wisdom except Charles.