Anytime you get to the line (34) times as opposed to being on the line nine times, that?s almost an impossible situation to win in. |
It?s very difficult knowing you did what you could and it was still in someone else?s hands. But that?s what basketball is -- sometimes you get it, sometimes it gets you. |
Our guys were afraid to lose, it's that simple. Our season ended early last year and for myself and the players, it was the worst feeling ever. |
Recently, the foul trouble has been working for us. It?s given our bench a reason to step up and perform. They met the challenge tonight, but we just ran into a game opponent. |
We persevered tonight. We got great production from our bench. The reserves were ready. I?m really impressed. |
We read every newspaper article printed on that team. We knew they were a second-half club, so at no point in the first half did we think the game was over. |
We see that we can be champions. It?s not just something that we talk about and dream about. We see that the goal is attainable. |