

Doesn't the Euro game also involve a lot more blatant fouling to stop fast-breaking guys like Ricky?

Yeah, I would have to say that the playstyle suites Rubio to a tea, that and the fact that his teammates are quick enough to react to the passes.
Also, I find that despite the defence played, most defensive placements on the court tend to leave rather large corridors for passing, drives etc.
If you're playing Euro-ball and are already getting a high assist/turnover ratio, then the NBA is going to be a cakewalk for you passing wise.

There was an interesting article a couple of weeks ago (on Yahoo I think) that quoted Magic Johnson when he said, a year ago, that Rubio would kill it in the NBA because guys in the NBA run to the rim, and a guy like Rubio that suits him (on the fast break he was talking about) where as the guys in Europe look to settle for the jumper a lot

San Antonio start off the series with a win over the Jazz 108-100.
The usual stars showed up for the Spurs, Duncan 27 pts 10 reb 5 ast 2 blk, Parker 21pts 6 ast, and super sub Ginobli 23pts 4 reb and 10ast in 33 mins.
Jazz had Williams 34 pts 7 reb 9 ast, Boozer 20 pts 12 reb, Kirilenko a paltry 7, 5 and 2.
Kirilenko will need to show up this series if the Jazz are going to push it as far as 6 games IMO.
Okur 3-15 from the field.
Williams is a gun, next J.Kidd perhaps in terms of posting triple doubles..
