39 Quotes by Bill Laimbeer

We were able to get after the rebounds. We were able to control the paint. We were able to be physical down there.

What I've talked about the entire series and throughout this playoffs is about intensity and effort, desire and will of our players.

The players have to come and play. Today we did.

That's how we like to play basketball, is be physical down there in the paint and force teams to the perimeter.

The Finals are about a test of wills.

I have a great deal of respect for Isiah as a leader and basketball mind.

Kara did a good job of giving us some energy and offensive production off the bench this season ... and her inclusion on the All-Rookie team is a well-deserved honor. If she puts her mind to it, she can become one of the best post players in the game. She has all the physical tools, the size, and the agility to dominate, and watching her develop over the coming years is going to be a lot of fun for our fans.

I think we're more talented than they are, but they've had good chemistry with their team all year long and they're consistent,

We were unable to play our game of being a physical basketball team. The disparity in free throws was a major factor in the game.