All Mike said was 'Whatever is best for the team is fine with me?. |
As disappointed as Hakim is in the locker room right now about missing that foul shot, we wouldn't have been in the position we were in without him. |
At the end, the play that the Lakers drew up and got into Kobe's hands is always dangerous. You hope that he doesn't get a clear look at the basket. All I know is that I was very happy the ball didn't go in. You do the best you can when the ball gets in Kobe's hands. |
Big win for us. But, we just lost a big, big part of the heart of this team by losing Damon. They feel that right now he'll probably have surgery. It could be the rest of the year, the way it looks. |
Both . . . both. |
Brand had a sensational game. He had a big night and made baskets when his team needed him to. |
But we'll be playing a great team. |
Chicago played an outstanding game. They were sharp and beat us in every aspect. Maybe last night's win got them back on a roll. They shot the ball incredibly well, they beat us in every facet - off the dribble, defensively and shooting. It was just a struggle for us the entire night. |
Chucky did a good job tonight because he had no turnovers in the 37 minutes he played. That is a great job for the amount of times he put the ball on the floor. As he continues to get more comfortable in our offense, we'll work more on his defense. |
Eddie was disappointed obviously after the game last night in Miami. He was rushing things and maybe pressing a little bit because he wanted to do well. |
Eddie was right on him on the last shot. He made it, and there's not much you can do. |
He can make that shot. He can make it. When he makes it early on it helps. We can't be reluctant if they're going to drop off and let him shoot those 15-17 footers. It's like any very good player. People have to try and take something away. |
He still can't hold the ball. There's no strength in that thumb. |
He was always a very serious-minded player and a student of the game. You watched him carry out the game plan and try to lead his team. |
He's blessed with a great amount of talent. Their record is evidence that they've taken a major step with him on the team. |