During the Atlanta playoffs, Charles Barkley emerged victorious in a highly anticipated replay challenge against Kenny Smith on the halftime show of “Inside the NBA.” The race to the video board saw Barkley fend off Smith’s challenge, showcasing his impressive speed.
While it remains unclear whether Barkley utilized a replay challenge, the slow-motion analysis decisively declared him the winner. As a result, Barkley will retain a timeout, offering him an advantage during postgame highlights or “Ernie’s Neat-O Stat of the Night”.
Kenny Smith, renowned for his swiftness, has previously faced defeat in a 100-yard dash against Chris Webber. Despite his loss, Smith maintains his competitive spirit, vowing to challenge Barkley again. Barkley’s secret weapon in this race was spinach, as Dr. Shaquille O’Neal attempted to force-feed him the leafy greens before the challenge.
By conquering Smith on his home turf, Barkley has effectively ensured the continuation of an intense rivalry in the board race throughout the conference finals.
