We have to observe and evaluate his progress on a game-by-game basis. There are so many games at the moment that when he plays, he needs time to recover for the next one.

We are climbing a ladder while others take the elevator. We make progress, but others make it faster.

I really wanted to win this game. We had Dallas and we had Denver and we let those games slip away down the stretch. I really wanted to go out there and be aggressive and help us get this win.

We've struggled the last six games not getting any wins, so we wanted to come out with a lot of heart and be aggressive on both ends of the floor. Guys came out and we executed. Before the game, coach ( Nate McMillan ) drew a big heart on the chalkboard. He wanted to see what we were made of. We came out and played well tonight.

In 1968, I won 26 games and completed 30 games, but I couldn't get one vote for the Cy Young, because Gibson had a 1.12 ERA, ... So, you know how big the rivalry was back then.

People say stuff at the games. But most of the people, especially here in Minnesota, have been amazing.