Joe Barcellos
Joe Barcellos
ball below division good half
They're only one division below us. They are a good ball club. They play very smart, and they're always communicating. I told (my players) at half that's how I want them to play.
quarter shot span
We went through a four-minute span in the first quarter where I don't think we even got a shot off.
game plan played run
We executed the game plan just like I wanted. We didn't try to run with them -- we played a half-court game.
finish kids match physical played season smarter teams
Merced is a physical team. Of all the teams we play, we just don't match up well with them. Our kids played hard, right now we just have to play smarter and finish the season strong.
ball games magic needed wish
I wish there was some magic formula. I didn't tell (the players) anything different (at the half) than I have at our other ball games -- they just needed to play smarter.
good played
(Turlock) played pretty good defense, and they're 6-0 (in the CCC) for a reason.
half played playing problem teams wear
For a half we played very well. The problem with playing teams that big is that they wear on you.
good monkey
It's good to get the monkey off our back.
ball shot
We probably shot the ball better than we have in some time.
great job ryan
Defensively, Ryan and Greg did a great job on their big guys.
building defense guys played
I think the guys just played better defense, and then they started making some shots. As we started building up a lead, the guys sensed that they can win.
ball shot sports
He shot the ball real well. He's come a long way.
asked biggest crowd gave guys
I'm very pleased. I couldn't have asked for more from my guys tonight. We had our biggest crowd of the season, and (the players) really gave it everything they had.
care pressure turned
I don't think we did anything different offensively. Merced just turned up the pressure and we didn't take care of the ball.