513 Quotes by Flip Saunders

The reason in the playoffs that defensive-oriented teams are successful is because the longer you play someone, you become more comfortable with how guys are getting their shots and what they're doing. You have the ability to lock down more from a defensive standpoint.

I think everybody, when you're the top team, a lot of teams, everyone says they want you. I always say that usually when you speak out like that, usually it's the opposite. When you're saying you want something, usually you really don't want it. That's how it usually goes. The people that when they really want something usually you keep your mouth shut and hope that it happens and then take care of business. That's how it usually goes.

He did a nice job. He helped us defensively, scored some in there. I thought for the first time extended minutes, he did a lot of positive things for us.

This doesn't change anything (in the East). Look at the Minnesota Vikings. Controversy sometimes can bring a team closer together.

I'm sure they will want to get a win and split the season series. We'll want to be competitive, and stay sharp.

This was a workmanlike performance coming off a big win. That's what you like to see.

I tell all players, I don't determine how much you play, you do by how well you play. In Tony, I think we've got a guy whose temperament is conducive to having success in our system.

He has the ability to make big shots. He gives us good energy and athleticism.

They showed us how to start playing again. Our first group started playing a lot of one-and-one, and that's not us.