We got real stagnant and started sitting in our zone. We weren't guarding people in our area, and they were attacking, and we didn't respond to that challenge. . . . The assignments that we were taking care of the first 30 minutes, we just forgot about the last 10.
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If I am upset then I am sure Sean is 10 times more upset about him not playing up to his capabilities. The only way he knows to combat that is to come back the next day. I am sure he will be as focused and determined to play well as he has ever been.Dave Leitao
Games like this are very difficult to play, as much emotionally as anything else. I thought we were very loose, especially in the first half. By not setting a tone, I don't think we did anything today to get ourselves better prepared for the stretch run of the regular season. I'm disappointed because 59 percent is a very high number against a team that on paper you should not be giving up that to.
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We changed from man to zone, and that disrupted their rhythm just a tad. Our game plan was to keep our bodies in front of them as best as we could. We practiced not letting Miami's guards get free looks at the basket. We also eventually rotated down enough to make rebounds as well.
Dave Leitao
I'm sure over the next few days, like any coach whose season comes to an end, you get reflective. We were able to do some things, but at the same point in time you never want your season to come to an end. I'm disappointed that it is, but obviously I think we grew and we learned a lot.
Dave Leitao
I'm sure both teams will be a little bit more fatigued than normal, and as a result will have to rely on energy and enthusiasm and those kind of things, which when you're at home is a little bit easier. We've got to make sure that we're not only extremely prepared, but that our mindset and our energy level is set at high so we can give ourselves a chance to be in the game and be as competitive as we need to be.
Dave Leitao
We gave up 60-percent shooting in the last game and that can't happen continually if we're going to get wins. Today, to give up 33 percent to a pretty good offensive team that's shooting 46 percent is a credit to our guys and their commitment to that end of the floor.
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