The free throws in the last minute just killed us. I think that just goes back to the fact that we didn't have enough gas.

This is a good time for some off time. We get a chance to regroup, and our injuries can heal. I just didn't expect us to have a game like this.

Everybody knows those were two tough losses. We couldn't say anything. We didn't do what we needed to do on the floor. They're fine. They all gave me thumbs' up. With me as the chief over my little cabinet members, when the chips are down, I always like to fight through it.

That really hurt us. I don't know if our girls got frustrated or what. But that was the difference in the game. I think it gave them life, and we were never able to shut them down after that.

This is the proudest moment I've had with this team since we started play on Nov. 21. When the chips are down, I'm the type of person that likes to fight and challenge. I told the girls that I want someone that will fight with me. I've seen a lot of fighting in the last week.

Dennis was already struggling with her knee. It keeps swelling up on her. When she came off the floor (Monday), that's what I thought it was. Turns out it was her ankle. I wanted to scream myself. Dennis is one of the main ingredients in the whole system. It's going to hurt to be without her.

At that time we didn't have anywhere to go dance. So we just decided we'd open one.

We wanted to push the ball and get them tired. That's what Nunez did.

... We will never forget her. She let us know that with the right attitude and determination you can accomplish a lot more than you think you can.

Without Powell on the floor, I think that had a big effect on the whole team. I'm glad we've got this break. I'm hoping we can get everybody healthy.