We Believe.

(Thanks Kev for informing me. Sorry din if I’m super kulit, ha?)

Anyway, since I’ve got a paper in aero-dance and NatSci1 to deal with yesterday, I didn’t have the chance to catch the Game 6 in the Golden State Warriors-Dallas Mavericks series, but I had Kevin text me whoever wins. And then right in the middle of my trip to SM North on my way home, he sent me this message: “panalo gs, 111-86.”

And I swear, ask the dude seated across me inside the jeep. I shouted “Yes!” as if I was the one who won the game, or as if I was there to actually witness them winning.

And this morning—while watching the Toronto Raptors fall to the New Jersey Nets (I am rooting for Toronto *sigh*)—I saw clips from yesterday’s game and saw GS fans waving banners and having t-shirts on with “We believe” printed on them.

And yes, we believe.

It was the third time, I think, that the eighth-seeded team beat the top-seed, and it was fun to see an upset. (Well, if you’re for Golden State, that is.) I rooted for Golden State because (1) this time I am going for the underdogs; (2) I didn’t like the Mavericks for they eliminated the Phoenix Suns last season in the second round playoffs; (3) I didn’t like the smug look on Dirk Nowitski’s face; (4) because of Baron Davis, who is, by the way, Mark Caguioa’s fave player from what I know; and (5) just because I wanted a new team to be known and to be there… just there for people to see.

And although they are reminiscent of UST (for their fans were wearing golden yellow like the UST crowd was when they bagged the championship versus Ateneo—forgive me, I just couldn’t get over it) not only because of the colors but also because of their Cinderella-like finish, much like what was attributed to UST back then. They were the eight-seed after all, and no kidding: Dallas owns the best win-loss record in the NBA, and for you to beat them in a 4-2 best-of-seven series?

That’s saying something.

And I’ve always wanted to see an upset.

Golden State.

Go.

I wish you’d beat out whoever comes out of the Houston-Utah series as well.

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I watched Joseph Yeo play yesterday (that’s Friday) in the Coke versus Purefoods game, and I actually was shocked when he played in the first half. I was exhilarated, I was happy, flabbergasted, excited… and whatever else happy adjective I could place here.

And even though he didn’t score, I think he had one assist and a steal, and that’s good enough for me.

At least I still know he’s there, if you know what I mean.

Thursday night, I was out of things to do, so I came across my newspaper clippings and leafed through them. I actually was thinking of what is a nice way to compile them, because I swear I don’t want rats to mistake them for dinner. And then I saw those clippings I had from… last year, before Joseph got drafted into the pros.

Yes, I am talking about the Harbour Centre stint he had, and the championship. After all, he won that Game Five for his team.

I remember, they were the lowest-seed ever to win a championship, and it’s what I want to happen for the Golden State. (Well, part of me. Of course I am still a Phoenix Suns fan first and foremost, so if Golden State meets Phoenix Suns in one way or another, I guess I’ll have to be at the Phoenix side.)