FastSaying
After the second half started, we locked down and were a lot better defensively. Even though we got down, we didn't lose our aggressiveness. But we came down and ... scored three times on them. We just kept controlling it.
Flip Saunders
Defensively
Half
Locked
Second
Started
Though
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We locked down defensively to get the lead. We got to do what we wanted to do offensively. We didn't turn the ball over. We forced turnovers early and turnovers late. We took care of the basketball and didn't give them chances to score out of our offense.
— Flip Saunders
Defensively
Lead
Locked
Tonight was a game where we were locked in defensively and aggressively dictated what kind of shots they were going to get. I thought offensively we were able to do what we wanted.
— Flip Saunders
Aggressively
Defensively
Dictated
As well as he's playing, all five guys have to be locked into him. Nobody's going to take him one-on-one and prevent him from getting wherever he wants. He's too quick and too good. All five guys have to be in a position to help.
— Flip Saunders
Five
Guys
Locked
Defensively we started to zero in on guys (in the second half). We just had to do a better job of (identifying) shooters. Offensively, in the second half we got our act together and started moving the ball. More guys started scoring and that made a big difference.
— Mick Pentoney
Defensively
Guys
Half
We didn't have our heads in the game in the first half. But this team never ceases to amaze me. They were challenged and they stepped up.
— Flip Saunders
Amaze
Ceases
First