We were very fortunate to win. I think we understand that. But you have to win some games like this.
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I know Chicago's got a lot riding on this game, but I've always taken the position that at the end of the season, it's not our responsibility to take care of other peoples' destiny. I've got to get my team ready for the playoffs. I've got to rest certain guys, I've got to get other guys time and at the same time, still make it a game.Pat Riley
He was at the rim all night. He has tremendous athleticism, strength, force and instincts.
Pat Riley
I can't remember ever dealing with something like that over a long period of time. There are always disputes. You have them. But when you carry it that far, anything can go on. But that happens in this league. A lot of it stays in the locker room. We try to keep it in the locker room if we can.
Pat Riley
We had a great fourth quarter defensively. We did not get into foul trouble early and made some really big defensive plays. They shot the ball extremely well tonight. We were down going into the fourth quarter and really raised the level of our defense.
Pat Riley
There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning.
Pat Riley
As soon as we begin to struggle offensively or get a little bit discouraged, two or three things happen to us and we stop playing defense.
Pat Riley
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