There's an old saying about never doubting the heart of a champion and our team has heart. Adelaide will be tough, but we have a real sense of optimism.

If what I am saying has anything of truth in it, it will be understood by your heart. But the mind has to give way.

There's a saying we always say in practice that the ball doesn't lie, and he went up there and missed the first (three) free throws.

There's an old Sicilian saying, which you might appreciate, since I know you have a Sicilian mother. When you have sinned grievously, the devil is waiting. ... Would your devil be you or Sean Dillon?

Coach was saying to make sure that we play hard because he's going to get us in and out of there, and it's important for us to play hard because it gets the other big guys tired physically and mentally. So far its worked for us... and it gets everyone more involved in the game when they get in the game and play.

Tim follows the old saying. He doesn't judge a book by its cover. He judges a player by his heart.