I guess it makes a difference. You can see during the course of the game - 40 free throws, we get 34 fouls, that's the way it goes, I guess.

It's not always the results. Sometimes it's seeing their poise or lack thereof. You want to see if they'll battle when it gets tough.

Those guys are upset that they lost Game 1, but they're not too concerned. I was in that situation, and it's never over until that team wins that fourth game. What we did in Game 1 doesn't mean anything unless we come out and take care of business in Game 2.

He's bigger than their guys. He's 6-foot-8, (240 pounds). They can try what they want. I'd like to see that.

I'm ready to get geared for the playoffs. I'm ready to finish the season strong and get a little rhythm.

It was just so wonderful to hear his voice. He just told everyone how much they meant to him and how much this sport meant to him.