He should be OK, but we felt he'll take enough hits on Thursday. He could have played if we needed him.

He was somewhat emotional. It's a tough situation, and that's one of the reasons I played him a lot. I thought it was better for him to be occupied than to just sit and think.

I felt like I played well and did what I needed to win,

I've been here for five months, and this team still amazes me with its poise.

When we play as a whole, how we're supposed to play, we're very efficient, and everyone plays extremely well.

This doesn't change anything (in the East). Look at the Minnesota Vikings. Controversy sometimes can bring a team closer together.