Famous Quotes & Sayings

I thought we played really well in the first half; we just didn't knock down shots. We came a little bit unglued just because it's a playoff game, but I thought we started out the way we are capable of playing. But they wear on you with the defense.

Flip Saunders

I thought we played really well for stretches and periods, both defensively, offensively. I thought we got up 18-20, we lost a little bit of our concentration.

I thought we played quite a bit better in the second half. Julius is such a team player. He understands the order of roles. When Frank isn't in there, Julius is a little more aggressive.

I thought we played good defense and started rebounding a little bit better this game. We gave up a few too many rebounds inside, at times, but it's a good rebounding team.

I thought we played a really good third quarter. We struggled a little bit in the first half, but we played well enough in the third quarter to overcome it.

I thought we had a great run where we took control of the game. I think there was a little bit of a let down when you have a lead at the half, but you have that sometimes. You always like to have a lot of shot attempts, and we hit the offensive boards really well, which is always good.

I thought we got a little bit tired and had a few chances when we didn't cash in. (Clyde) just made some big shots when they needed to.

Kirk Hinrich

I thought we got a little bit stagnant, and they were able to make plays when they had to. We couldn't stop them when it counted.

I thought we got a little bit rushed on offense trying to catch up too fast.

Flip Saunders

I thought we did some nice things. We built a lead, then you relax a little bit and they made some plays, but it wasn't where we didn't have control of the game.

Tom Boonen

I thought there was a huge gap between me and some of the riders, but I was able to finish like I normally do with a flourish. But I tell you it was a hard day for me and my team. Actually I am a bit surprised that I was able to win.

Fernando Alonso

I thought the other one seemed a bit old. I am really happy with the result.

Gene Watson

I thought the kids played hard the first quarter. I think they caught Althoff a little off-guard. They actually had to play a little bit in the first half and didn't quite know how to deal with it.

Jim Calhoun

I thought they tested us. I was a little bit disappointed that we didn't respond quite as well.

I thought the difference was Palacios. I think he's been struggling a bit lately. I know he's been fighting injuries, but he was really effective at the 5-to-8-foot level and made a lot of shots from penetration around the basket.

I thought the difference in tonight's game was Palacios. I think he has been struggling a bit lately. I know he has been fighting injuries. He made a lot of shots in penetration around the basket.

I thought we came out and played extremely hard. I don't think we back down one bit. We knew that if we back down one bite they would make their way back up.

I thought Tiger was probably going to make his putt there. I wanted to give myself a bit of a chance at it, but it just didn't come off.

Trevor Hoffman

I thought this was going to be a little bit of a tough situation,

I thought this (revised) document handled everything we had talked about. I'm a little bit surprised that there are still concerns being raised.

I thought that if her play was equal to last year, that would be a real plus because we are so young, she will get a lot of extra attention. Naturally, Carrie has had to work a little bit harder and she's been great.

Lindy Ruff

I thought that chance was going to come back to bite us, but it didn't.

I thought talent-wise they were a little bit down. But Jamie is one of the better coaches around. ...They've come a long ways.

I thought she was really forcing shots offensively. When her shot selection is good, she doesn't miss many shots. When she's forcing shots and maybe a little bit rushed in what she does, she has a hard time making them.

I thought she sold quite well. That was quite a bit over the reserve. We have one other filly here that may bring a bit more, but she was my favorite, so I thought she'd bring that.

Daniel Alfredsson

I think we had more energy than them throughout the night, ... I think they're in a bit of a funk now. But I think once they get going, they're going to be one of the top teams.

I think we had a little bit of the No. 1 syndrome. This makes things fun (in league).

Frank Robinson

I think we had a little bit of help tonight,

I think we got down on ourselves a little bit when they took the lead. It was hard for us to regain our composure.

I think we got caught up in senior night. All the lights and the pictures before the game, and I think we lost a little bit of focus.

I think we got a little complacent. We started getting banged around a little bit down the stretch, got a little frustrated and started letting it get to us.

Kerry Wood

I think we felt a little more confident. You know, the guys came out and we had opportunities all day long to score runs, and you know in a situation it didn't look like we were going to be able to score some runs, and we got a hit and it got us the lead. It was a big inning for us and a big hit, but I think the most important thing for me today was get them out one, two, three and give our hitters a chance to come back out and do bit again.

Avery Johnson

I think we're better defensively and much more physical. We're a little bit more mature and a little bit more experienced and a little bit more tougher minded.