Also, Melo hurt his knee after having an excellent first half. Officials don't believe it is serious though. Isn't that what they thought about Bowman?
I think the team needed a close game. They are not the original dream team, they will not walk right through every game. They made big plays down the stretch with Brand's block, Johnson's steal, and Lebron's layup. They also hit some key free throws, something that is very important but often overlooked.