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Postgame Quotes-at Memphis
Peja Stojakovic
“We did have the game under control. We had to be consistent. I think we have to be more consistent and have good execution. We did move the ball well and made very good stops at the end…it’s better to take the game sooner. Sooner is better for us.”
Chris Webber
“We played hard tonight. I don’t know if we deserved to win. We went on experience but you have to give them [Grizzlies] credit. We’re lucky to get out of here with a win…I guess we deserve to win by our hard hustle but they really came after it. They sustained a great effort longer than we did.”
On the absence of former Head Coach Hubie Brown…
“That has to be a distraction, but they will turn it around. The veterans will help turn it around.”
On the final shot…
“That was a fun shot. When you pump fake…I just tried to float it up with a chance to make it.”
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Shane Battier
“You know, this felt like a typical NBA game all the way until the last three minutes. We didn’t execute in the last couple of plays and they did, that is the bottom line. We tried to go to the hole, tried to get good shots but it is unfortunate for us. We got that unlucky turnover and they finished their shots.”
Mike Miller
“It is tough no doubt. The bottom line is that we have been in every game that we have played until the last few minutes. We just aren’t closing games right now and it is difficult. We have to be tougher and make our shots.”
Earl Watson
“I think that I came out and was aggressive, I played the best that I could. I can’t speak for the rest of the team but we need get over this hump emotionally and mentally. I have been trying to be this aggressive all year and I know that I am in good shape for playing this many minutes. We have to get a win for this team and stop thinking about who is going to be our coach, we need a win first.”
Pau Gasol
"This is a tough situation, we had a lot of energy and effort tonight. We are trying to get a win for ourselves right now so that we can pick our pride and our heads up. I am very optimistic for the future of this franchise. I am fortunate to have signed my contract and to be here for so many years to make this team a competitive one. I never want to lose and I am surrounded by guys that feel the same way. It is going to be tough though, When Hubie (Brown) was first here, we had games like this and he told us that it is going to be an adjusting period. We just have to stay focused and play hard.”
Postgame Quotes-at Memphis
Peja Stojakovic
“We did have the game under control. We had to be consistent. I think we have to be more consistent and have good execution. We did move the ball well and made very good stops at the end…it’s better to take the game sooner. Sooner is better for us.”
Chris Webber
“We played hard tonight. I don’t know if we deserved to win. We went on experience but you have to give them [Grizzlies] credit. We’re lucky to get out of here with a win…I guess we deserve to win by our hard hustle but they really came after it. They sustained a great effort longer than we did.”
On the absence of former Head Coach Hubie Brown…
“That has to be a distraction, but they will turn it around. The veterans will help turn it around.”
On the final shot…
“That was a fun shot. When you pump fake…I just tried to float it up with a chance to make it.”
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Shane Battier
“You know, this felt like a typical NBA game all the way until the last three minutes. We didn’t execute in the last couple of plays and they did, that is the bottom line. We tried to go to the hole, tried to get good shots but it is unfortunate for us. We got that unlucky turnover and they finished their shots.”
Mike Miller
“It is tough no doubt. The bottom line is that we have been in every game that we have played until the last few minutes. We just aren’t closing games right now and it is difficult. We have to be tougher and make our shots.”
Earl Watson
“I think that I came out and was aggressive, I played the best that I could. I can’t speak for the rest of the team but we need get over this hump emotionally and mentally. I have been trying to be this aggressive all year and I know that I am in good shape for playing this many minutes. We have to get a win for this team and stop thinking about who is going to be our coach, we need a win first.”
Pau Gasol
"This is a tough situation, we had a lot of energy and effort tonight. We are trying to get a win for ourselves right now so that we can pick our pride and our heads up. I am very optimistic for the future of this franchise. I am fortunate to have signed my contract and to be here for so many years to make this team a competitive one. I never want to lose and I am surrounded by guys that feel the same way. It is going to be tough though, When Hubie (Brown) was first here, we had games like this and he told us that it is going to be an adjusting period. We just have to stay focused and play hard.”
