Five years in the league, we were bound to win eventually.

There is clearly a shift in sentiment. The market had already priced in too much bad news.

I think that title team proved throughout the league that you could win and not just have one or two superstars. That team was lethal because you didn't know where it was coming from, and that's how they are now. You can't key on one guy on that team, especially the starting unit. That's a complete team.

I really don't know what to say. I'm thrilled with the win. We're 2-0 in the league, but every night is going to be a battle.

I think it was bound to happen. I mean, you're eventually going to lose. What's important is how we respond to the loss. That's going to be critical for us. The makings of winning teams are how they return from a loss.

In this league, you've got to run to win, but you've got to throw to score,