02/29/12 Post Game Quotes - Hornets vs. Raptors
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Final Score: New Orleans 84, Toronto 95 Hornets Post Game Quotes Head Coach Monty Williams On the fourth quarter: We got off to a bad start, I think it was a 7-0 run and they tied the game up. We held them to 11 points in the third quarter and our defense just went downhill. Its easy to sit here and say what we didnt do, we didnt do this, we didnt do that, but the bottom line is that team beat us tonight. They did what was necessary to get the win. I thought they were more aggressive going to the basket and that started early in the game. We couldnt guard the ball. A lot of that is on me. There has to be better preparation, knowing when to get guys out of the game, when to get certain guys in. I hate to point the finger at one particular person, but at the end of the day I cant coach the guys in the fashion that I coach and not look at myself. There are some things I saw tonight, not even looking at the film that I could have done better to put the team in the position to win. On how he wanted to play the last minute: Hornets Guard Greivis Vasquez On the fourth quarter struggles: We had a terrible fourth quarter. I didnt think we played hard enough. I thought the guys in the third quarter did a good job giving us that lead, and then we blew it in the fourth. We played such a good game last night, and to come out here at home and play the way we did is unacceptable. Thats not who we are. We have to get it together and find a way to win. On if its frustrating to play so well last night and struggle tonight: Hornets Guard Jarrett Jack On the fourth quarter struggles: I thought we settled somewhat. Honestly, Im going to put this one on my shoulders squarely. This team looks to me for a lot, and I have to be the captain. I have to manufacture offense as well as shots for others late in games. I want to be that guy. I want the ball. Im squarely just putting this one on my shoulders. On if he felt they played with a sense of urgency tonight: Raptors Post Game Quotes Head Coach Dwane Casey On the game: We made shots down the stretch; I thought we did a good job closing out the game. It was different than we did last night. We made shots down the stretch and executed. I was the most proud of our guys down the stretch. On making shots down the stretch: Raptors Guard Leandro Barbosa On the win: We did a better job at the end of the game. We finished plays and we made baskets. I think that was the difference between last night and tonight. Were getting better and were growing. Coach has been helping us a lot and were very happy about that. Tonight, it was better because we closed the game. On the play of the bench: Raptors Center Aaron Gray On missing New Orleans: Theyve made a lot of changes, the big Chris Paul trade, theyve had a lot of injuries and theyre playing a lot of young guys. Coach Williams is doing a great job. I miss him and hes a great family man. Hopefully, theyll get the new owner in place and take off from there. On the defensive effort: |
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