As it happens, the game of basketball is all about people trying to make the most of their limited space without coming to blows. It is about perfecting the art of going around opponents, not through them. It is about achieving happiness within strict geographical confines, even as the neighbors get more ornery. It is a model game for the 21st century, if the population charts suggest anything. All Miner wants to do, though, is get Evergreen's inside game going.
Miner comes to the bench, a river of sweat looking for replenishment.
Prison rules don't allow visitors to bring special fluids like Gatorade, to prevent the sneaking of alcohol to inmates. Everyone knows where this game's headed. The McNeil coach, Greg Benjamin, comes over to the Evergreen bench to recommend that the clock run continuously through the second half, even during free throws, so that Evergreen can make the 8 p.m. boat back to Steilacoom. No one objects. All rights reserved.