We struggled for a little while. Our team chemistry had broke down, but we got it back.

We've been at this for four years. In the third quarter they forced us into playing their style. Coach called a timeout to calm us down. We started going to the paint and getting some easy buckets.

These are great players and high-quality guys, too. It's a refreshing attitude. ... Looking back, (hiring Howland) couldn't have worked out more beautifully.

They jumped the press and caught us off guard. They caused some turnovers and made their run. But coach (Ray) Sims called a timeout and calmed us down.

If they say they are not going to do anything for the World Championships, then I have to think about it because that's going to be my country. It's going to be a huge event for us, especially since women's basketball is not that big there. It'll be important for all [Brazilian] players to be there.

The experience they had, they already have four rings, so with a 17-point first-half lead there was no way they were gonna let us get back. It's sad because we know we could have done better.