That one was tough. We got plenty of shots at the basket, we win the boards, we shoot 44 percent from three, we had 25 assists and only eight turnovers, and we couldn't keep them off the foul line. |
That was the difference in the game. We just kept fouling. They shot 39 free throws in our building. That had absolutely nothing to do with the officiating. That was us. That clearly where the game was won right there. |
That's about as efficient as you can be in the NBA. |
That's kind of where Luke is right now. Luke is on his way back to getting the kind of confidence that he needs and the self-esteem that he needs. ... I can't believe he missed them both. |
That's really the number I look at. As long as this team is built the way it is that number [points allowed, which is 104 since Feb. 28] is going to be high because we're going to run and shoot quicker. If you're San Antonio or Detroit and you're walking the ball down the floor, your number is going to be lower. They're gonna beat you with their defense. We can't beat you with just our defense. We're not built that way. |
That's the kind of game that All-Stars need to play like All-Stars and guys playing for contracts need to play like they want to get paid. That's how we played. I thought our effort was outstanding the whole time. |
That's the Russian roulette in the NBA today because of the escalation of salaries. You have to be careful that you give that kind of contract to the right guy. And you never know how money is going to affect a guy's attitude until he has it. |
The biggest challenge tonight was to embrace the pace of the game and they did it again. I thought that's one of the few times in my career that any of my teams have been able to take Utah out of their offense and make them search for shots. |
The core of this team cares. They're playing hard. |
The first half of the season is not even over yet. I'm not standing here saying we're going to win a championship, I'm just saying I'm not going to give up. The All-Star break isn't even here yet. Y'all been around long enough to know anything can happen. |
The first half was very exciting. I was happy for Ray. He's had a phenomenal years and a phenomenal first half. |
The guys that aren't here (anymore) didn't want to be here. |
The last two games, they've become a team. I think they deserved to win this game. It just didn't happen. |
The sky is the limit with him. He's bringing lots of energy all over the floor. |
The two young kids (Swift and Petro) were great. If they continue to build on what they're doing, we're going to be a changed team. |