Their adrenaline was real high, and they were making their shots [in the first half]. [The big run] was about to come, but they made some runs. Hopefully, we saved the big run for Friday.

He was so versatile and crafty with his moves. He used everything he had to his advantage. That's what made him so good.

He prepared us well. He let us figure out how to win by ourselves. He did his role perfectly just to let us do it. He built up a lot in the last two years and kind of watched what he built.

It hurts, but I know I was walking off [the last time] because of a great team. You have to give it to them. I don't mind losing to a team like that.

They have a tremendous defense. It was mostly my fault. I let it get to me. I should have slowed it down a little bit.

Anyone who worked with Michael knows what a great room-jarring laugh he had. He was your best audience for anything remotely funny.