duncan228
03-07-2009, 01:33 AM
Post Game Quotes (http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/quotes_090306.html)
Head Coach Gregg Popovich
“We played pretty good defense the entire game, of course they were undermanned and that made it really difficult for the Wizards. We didn’t let up; we played hard and got the win.”
On the Spurs bench playing more minutes to help rest the starters - “Well at this time of year when you get a game like this; when every once and a while your starters can rest it’s usually a good thing. So that worked out for us.”
On Ime Udoka and the bench players and the playing time they get - “Well I think everyone on the bench has done a great job; Ime included obviously. Even Jacque (Vaughn) who has gotten fewer minutes then anyone; you’ll find them all in the gym before practice, after practice and just being really professional. They’re earning their pay, not sulking, it’s a real joy to be around people like that.”
Roger Mason
On the win - “We’re still disappointed in the way we played last game. We wanted to come out strong and get the win.”
On the play of the bench - “I think they were great. It was good that everyone got a chance to play and to get back in rhythm. We’re going to need everyone for this last stretch coming, so it’s good to see.”
On the upcoming game against Phoenix - “They had a coaching change and they’re playing well. Every game in the West is tough now with the standings so close. It’ll be a tough game for us but hopefully we’ll come out and be ready.”
Ime Udoka
On the play of the bench - “We were just trying to keep the score up when we can come out there and contribute. We wanted to keep the lead up and actually push it up and that’s something we talked about when we were going in, to be able to take a little pressure off the guys and get ready for an early game Sunday.”
On the starters resting the entire fourth quarter - “Like I said, we have an early game Sunday and a hard game. Just coming in a doing our job, we had a 25 point lead and we talked about getting it to 30 and giving the rest of the guys the night off.”
On the defense - “Pop (Gregg Popovich) broke it (the Dallas game) down and really got after us about all the mistakes we made and losing a close game like that. It’s something we need to focus on from here on out and I think we started with a good job tonight.”
Head Coach Ed Tapscott
Tonight’s match-up - “Not enough… not enough. In addition to the Spurs being relatively healthy other than Manu Ginobili they are also playing at a higher level than us right now. The point I made to our guys tonight is, some things we can control which are mental and physical toughness. We got a lesson in mental and physical toughness from the Spurs tonight. The Spurs play at a high level and sustain that level throughout the game. Hopefully we can learn from this match-up tonight.”
On Tony Parker - “Tony treated our defense like Swiss cheese tonight by putting holes all over the place. He had about 4 or 5 lay-ups tonight which wee did not defend at all. We have to be tougher on the court both physically and mentally. We need to challenge and close down the lane defensively so guys like Tony don’t get the easy points.”
Darius Songaila
On the game - Our effort has to get better. We played hard in the beginning of the first half but the ball just didn’t bounce our way tonight. In the second half of the game, the Spurs came out with lots of fast break shots, layups and a lot of easy baskets. It just slipped away from us.
Antawn Jamison
On the game - The Spurs are an elite team and it is always difficult to play them. They are a team that doesn’t go out and take games but a team that makes you give the game to them. There defense was terrific and they were able to move the ball and get open shots. Tony Parker in the third quarter was finding the basket so easily and getting easy shots.
We need to play better. It’s difficult because every team we are playing is playing for something. Some are playing for playoff positioning and just to play in the postseason. Every game we have to be prepared and definitely play better than we did tonight.
Head Coach Gregg Popovich
“We played pretty good defense the entire game, of course they were undermanned and that made it really difficult for the Wizards. We didn’t let up; we played hard and got the win.”
On the Spurs bench playing more minutes to help rest the starters - “Well at this time of year when you get a game like this; when every once and a while your starters can rest it’s usually a good thing. So that worked out for us.”
On Ime Udoka and the bench players and the playing time they get - “Well I think everyone on the bench has done a great job; Ime included obviously. Even Jacque (Vaughn) who has gotten fewer minutes then anyone; you’ll find them all in the gym before practice, after practice and just being really professional. They’re earning their pay, not sulking, it’s a real joy to be around people like that.”
Roger Mason
On the win - “We’re still disappointed in the way we played last game. We wanted to come out strong and get the win.”
On the play of the bench - “I think they were great. It was good that everyone got a chance to play and to get back in rhythm. We’re going to need everyone for this last stretch coming, so it’s good to see.”
On the upcoming game against Phoenix - “They had a coaching change and they’re playing well. Every game in the West is tough now with the standings so close. It’ll be a tough game for us but hopefully we’ll come out and be ready.”
Ime Udoka
On the play of the bench - “We were just trying to keep the score up when we can come out there and contribute. We wanted to keep the lead up and actually push it up and that’s something we talked about when we were going in, to be able to take a little pressure off the guys and get ready for an early game Sunday.”
On the starters resting the entire fourth quarter - “Like I said, we have an early game Sunday and a hard game. Just coming in a doing our job, we had a 25 point lead and we talked about getting it to 30 and giving the rest of the guys the night off.”
On the defense - “Pop (Gregg Popovich) broke it (the Dallas game) down and really got after us about all the mistakes we made and losing a close game like that. It’s something we need to focus on from here on out and I think we started with a good job tonight.”
Head Coach Ed Tapscott
Tonight’s match-up - “Not enough… not enough. In addition to the Spurs being relatively healthy other than Manu Ginobili they are also playing at a higher level than us right now. The point I made to our guys tonight is, some things we can control which are mental and physical toughness. We got a lesson in mental and physical toughness from the Spurs tonight. The Spurs play at a high level and sustain that level throughout the game. Hopefully we can learn from this match-up tonight.”
On Tony Parker - “Tony treated our defense like Swiss cheese tonight by putting holes all over the place. He had about 4 or 5 lay-ups tonight which wee did not defend at all. We have to be tougher on the court both physically and mentally. We need to challenge and close down the lane defensively so guys like Tony don’t get the easy points.”
Darius Songaila
On the game - Our effort has to get better. We played hard in the beginning of the first half but the ball just didn’t bounce our way tonight. In the second half of the game, the Spurs came out with lots of fast break shots, layups and a lot of easy baskets. It just slipped away from us.
Antawn Jamison
On the game - The Spurs are an elite team and it is always difficult to play them. They are a team that doesn’t go out and take games but a team that makes you give the game to them. There defense was terrific and they were able to move the ball and get open shots. Tony Parker in the third quarter was finding the basket so easily and getting easy shots.
We need to play better. It’s difficult because every team we are playing is playing for something. Some are playing for playoff positioning and just to play in the postseason. Every game we have to be prepared and definitely play better than we did tonight.