Number one, we have some guts. They've worked hard to find something extra in the tank at the end of a game. Number two, the kids expect to win and do what it takes to win.

It's a good sign of the character of these kids. We're pretty pleased with that.

He keeps it simple and pushes the kids hard and teaches to take pride in your responsibilities.

Allen made a great play. They were really stopping the run in the first half, but we thought if we could get on track that he might be able to break one.

We were talking about, in the room, worrying about our game as a team. After you clinch a (East) division title it's one thing to let up as a team, but the sign of a true, I guess contending team, is making a run at the conference. Instead of being satisfied with a win last night we want to chase the next best thing.

You have to be tough and mentally overcome that.