It was big motivation. Also, if we take care of ourselves in the couple of games left in the regular season, things will work out for themselves - and they did (Thursday) night.

At first, my game was just drive, drive, drive. I found out it's a lot easier when you can do both.

I have never taken part in them (Commonwealth Games) and it is a great motivation for me because this year they are in my country.

We had motivation, losing to them last year and losing some tough games this year. So I said, Okay, let's see what you've got.' I'm so proud of these guys, the way they answered the call. Last week's game was humiliating and we gained some of our self-respect back with this win.

I would say this was my best game. I've had better games playing 'D' than I did tonight. This was one of my best shooting games. But as a team I don't think we played defense as hard as we should have.

Starting games teams are more aware of him. We have to find ways to score, then the game comes to him. I was very proud of him. He was very mature.