In retrospect, the one thing Derek can't do is prevent Kobe from shooting over the top.

But they're really taking individual challenges personally. We've had some crummy shooting nights, yet you look up and we're in the game with a chance to win. And that's what defense will do for you.

We're down one, and we wanted to (shoot) early. You have to create a basket. Baron just elected to hold, and put us in an awkward situation.

I think it was necessary, and now in retrospect, I'm glad I did it.

It's what we're shooting for. You've got to know that,

We don't see them as a Cinderella team. We just view them as one of the top 32 teams in the country.