He has had a rough year, no question about it. But he knows that he's in the rotation now, and he feels good about his game. I think he's as healthy as he's been all year, and he knows we have confidence in him.

No, we?re not going to do anything flagrant. As long as it?s not flagrant. We?re not the toughest team in the NBA. We?re not very physical, but tonight we brought it out. We?re not going to flagrantly foul anybody on purpose. It?s just going to be good sportsmanship, hard fouls.

I think what's helped is the continuity in the rotation, ... They know that even if they have a rough start, they're going to stay in the rotation. I think that gives them confidence that they can have a bad game and not be shuffled around.

We wouldn't have gotten that if it weren't for Sandy, no question about it. Everyone knows how he feels about international play.

There's no question. I can just tell by his demeanor. Even walking around the clubhouse, he's different from last year. I just sense a little more comfort overall.

You can't even compare this starting rotation to last year. There's so much more depth this year.