You've got to give the Suns credit for their execution. I think we played even with them, although they had a lot of great hustle plays to gain the advantage. But this is just the first game. We've got to go back to the drawing board.

I don't really know why we are a good road team. But with our identity, we play well in hostile environments. Being a defensive team gives you that edge where you feel you can go anywhere and win.

He's so driven by coaching, he's not going to stop. He's coming back.

He's so focused. He has that tunnel focus. That's why he can go on rolls, like he does. In games, when he gets that focus, he's like an assassin out there.

I just try to pressure up the floor, make them get into their offense late, and shut down the lane. With Ben (Wallace) and the other guys behind me, it makes it easier for me to pressure up.

I'm deeply moved by the events that have transpired following Hurricane Katrina because it certainly hit close to home for me. Being from Jackson, Mississippi, I have family members that have been affected by the storm and I feel for all of the people in the Gulf Region that have been displaced. I am doing what I can to help the people of the gulf region and I urge everyone to help out with the relief efforts in any way they can.

It was just how close-knit the organization is. It was really close back then, really family-oriented. It was cool.

It kind of knocked him back a little bit. You could tell.

That has a lot to do with it. If you believe you're right, you should voice your opinion. It's not a big deal. Some are blowing it out of proportion.

Everybody was antsy, everybody was anxious, and it showed in our play. We got the first one out of the way, so now we can settle down a little bit.