I can't remember the last time we were up three with 11 seconds to go and lost. We got beat by that shot by Gerry. Anything can happen in overtime. We made the decision of who would have the assignment. Gerry made a better play and hit a great 3.
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They're faster, quicker. Are they better It's hard to convince me of that after the way Padgett played against us.Jim Calhoun
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