It's just the bad that goes along with the good, |
It's the playoffs, and everybody is focused, everybody is very motivated. |
It's the playoffs, and everybody is focused, everybody is very motivated. Everybody was ready. We're not going to shoot the ball like that every night, but that was a good feeling. Game 2 is going to be different. |
Manu always brings the energy. It was good to see him out there. |
Manu being out hurts us. Before he went down we were starting to establish our roles. We just have to do our best until he gets back. |
My priority is try to win a championship with the Spurs. Off the court I just let them say whatever they want. I'm used to it a little bit. When I go back to France it's crazy. Everywhere I go it's like a lot of people, paparazzi. So, you just stay with your bodyguard and go into private restaurants and stuff like that. |
That's always tough, because you hope they don't use it as motivation. |
That's what happens when you are the champions; every night they want to give you their best game. Especially on back-to-backs, it's tough. The (loss) against New Orleans, we had played against Sacramento and (the Hornets) had two days off so they had a lot of energy. So we just have to be ready to play every night, but it's tough. |
The element needs to be simple, straight to the point, have teeth to it, and no loopholes, |
The pressure is there, ... Especially when you're trying to win the championship. |
the symbol of a reinvigorated France. |
They did a great job. That's why I chose them. |
They have nobody who can stop him. |
This is the playoffs and everybody is motivated. In 2004, when we were defending the title, we got experience from that. I think everybody is ready. Were not going to shoot like that every night. Its just one of those things. Game two is going to be different. We have to sustain our defense. |
Tim came out huge today. He was very focused this morning and he played like an MVP. |