3 months ago

Mitch Johnson Speaks On Game 7 Jitters And Pregame Excitement

Johnson is playing in the first Game 7 of his head coaching career and it just so happens to be in the Western Finals against the defending champs. "Stomach's a little empty, and head feels clear. Hopefully we drink enough water and breathe slowly and enjoy, have some fun, go get out there, compete our butts off," said Johnson pregame.

By Samir Mehdi

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3 months ago

Mitch Johnson Credits Luke Kornet’s Block as a Key Moment in Spurs’ WCF Game 7 Win

"The biggest play of the game might've been Luke Kornet's block," Johnson said, highlighting that box score numbers and stats don't mean everything. Kornet stuffing Isaiah Hartenstein at the rim turned the tide in the Spurs' favor, which eventually helped secure the win. Johnson also praised Keldon Johnson for his monster three-pointers and the team's overall rebounding efforts.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Chet Holmgren Says Game 7 Wasn’t About Him vs. Victor Wembanayma, He Wanted to Win

Holmgren shut down the narrative that WCF game 7 was about him battling Wemby, stating that it was all about winning. "At the end of the day, it’s about us trying to win a basketball game, the Thunder trying to win a basketball game," Holmgren said. He added that it's always going to be about winning going forward as well.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

De’Aaron Fox Defends Victor Wembanyama for Showing Emotion After Clinching Finals Spot

Fox stated that Wemby is the kind of guy who shows emotion and wants to win every single game. "The people who would make fun of him haven't done that and probably won't do this. I think it's great that he shows that emotion," Fox said. De'Aaron added that he and the Spurs want to push Wemby to that championship.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Dylan Harper Recalls Growing Up A Knicks Fan Ahead Of Finals Matchup

Harper grew up a Knicks fan and will now face them in the Finals in his rookie season. "I've been to so many Knicks playoff games, Knicks games - I live 25, 30 minutes from the arena. I know there's going to be a whole lot of tickets I'll be asked for," said Harper after the Game 7 win.

By Samir Mehdi

"We Could've Won That Game": Alex Caruso On Game 7 Vs The Spurs

3 months ago

"We Could've Won That Game": Alex Caruso On Game 7 Vs The Spurs

"There’s nothing that needs to be solved. We could’ve won the game tonight. You would’ve been asking them the same thing. I don’t think there’s this narrative that this is a bugaboo. We should’ve played better and won," said Caruso after the 111-103 loss. Cason Wallace shared a similar sentiment, claiming the Spurs are a "beatable" team.

By Samir Mehdi

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