We have a difficult challenge ahead, i.e. the Phoenix Suns. They are fast, motivated, politically aware, they get back on defense, and a lot of their shots go in. The keys to this series will be the same keys as always, namely, manliness, courage, optimism, and suavity. It will be important for Bynum not to have his knee cave in, and also, while rebounding, to grab the ball in a firm, two-handed grip rather than just slap at the net feebly and gaze at the photographers before slowly turning and jogging back. Phil Jackson must not forget to rotate the players and run the Triangle Offence. Kobe, compared by many to Michael Jordan, must hold himself to a standard of excellence. And we fans must immolate ourselves before Perun, the Slavic god of war, and offer up our crops and herds if necessary. I thought that cow would never die last year. It is important to play your hardest in professional sports of any kind.