That's how we like to play basketball, is be physical down there in the paint and force teams to the perimeter.

I thought we were aggressive across the board defensively, and you could just see it grow. As the game went along, you could see the confidence grow. It showed in the fourth quarter.

The Finals are about a test of wills.

We were able to get after the rebounds. We were able to control the paint. We were able to be physical down there.

We came in today with a chip on our shoulder to prove who we are.

They scored 26 points in three quarters. That's solid defense.

It's not tough at all as long as the fans are yelling, screaming and hollering.

The players have to come and play. Today we did.

What I've talked about the entire series and throughout this playoffs is about intensity and effort, desire and will of our players.

I don't play them a lot of minutes. I have great starters. I have All-Stars, world champions.

We joke around a lot with our ballclub.

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When you want to touch the reader's heart, try to be colder. It gives their grief as it were, a background, against which it stands out in greater relief.

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Some stories don't have happy endings. Even love stories. Maybe especially love stories.

I want people to get involved and to connect with veterans.

I have never refused to talk to any authorities or give them any information I had.

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