We had to establish what we do best. They play hard and are always giving 110 percent.

I told our guys we had to play through the fouls. We could have easily folded and gotten frustrated, so that's one thing I'm most proud of.

That was part of the plan I devised for this game.

We have to attack using our speed and bench. Whatever got you to the dance, you've got to keep playing that dance card.

We're glad to be back, but now we want to finish the story. It was a good year last year, but we want to take the next step.

It's the excitement of walking into a big arena and playing in front of a big crowd. It's going to be a different atmosphere.