The first half was just a real ordeal, but we did guard enough to keep the game close, The best way to get over those jitters about missed free throws and missed three-pointers is we're going to go inside.

In the past they've guarded like heck and offense has been spotty. Now they're running really good offense, with inside and outside scoring. They're playing at a good pace.

If you can finish in the top half, you have a chance to win the whole thing. We have a chance to do that.

I'm not crying the blues. He's still an awfully effective player, and we're really glad to have him back in there.

At this time of the year - I know it doesn't sound very inspirational - but mostly rest. We played 27 games and guys are hurt. It's mostly just licking your wounds and deciding whether you're going to mail it in or go compete.

It's hard for a coach to ever admit something is positive, but I think it does help because they play differently than anybody else. The fact that we're going through a lot of the things we just went through a week ago is helpful.

That's the best he's looked offensively, no doubt, as far as catching the ball and shooting, and driving hard and pulling up.

David had an exceptional second half. As far as catching and shooting, this is the best he's been (since his injury).

It's frustrating for him. But I think it's important for our guys' frame of mind to win a game before he gets back. And then I think they'll feel much better when he does come back. But it's been a struggle.

You score 10 points in a half, and you figure you're out of it.