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ball defense offense played simplify top tried
We played our defense better and we tried to simplify our offense and get the ball into our top players.
balls best carry confidence game good hit hitters park pitching played proud solid swinging warm
We played our best game of the year, and hit some balls out of the park which was good to see. It was a warm day and there was a little carry to the ball, and we got solid pitching and defense. I'm proud of Matt, he had a big day, and he's been through a lot to get to this point. All our hitters are swinging with a lot of confidence right now.
ball carpet floor freak green half hear inch played strange teams thick
We played on a carpet floor for many years ... (that) was green and half an inch thick right over asphalt. It's a strange place to play basketball. You couldn't even hear the ball bounce. Teams would freak out.
ball best close played positive season winning
We can still have a winning season and end on a positive note. We can close out and play ball like we should have all year. We haven't played our best ball yet.
ball came dropped few hitting mentally played strong throw
We came out strong and were hitting right away. They hit well, but I think mentally we could have played a better game. We had some dropped balls, and a few times didn't know where to throw the ball right away.
ball came close coming confident control finish five last minutes shot sluggish starting took
We came out sluggish but you can't take anything away from the way they shot the ball in the first half. Coming in here and starting off the way we did, we had to finish hard. The last five minutes we buckled down and took control of the game. We feel more confident in close games. Carmelo Anthony
ball came couple fought knew quarter shooting third tried
We came out shooting the ball in the first quarter but they fought back like I knew they would. We tried going to a couple of different defenses but it didn't work. We knew going into the third quarter we had to play like we did in the first quarter.
ball built came early notorious playing shots
We came out really flat. Give them a lot of credit; they made a lot of shots early and they built up a lead. We're notorious for not playing well from behind, and we just couldn't put the ball in the basket.
ball came early flat good hit lead quick team
We came out really flat and they got a quick early lead on us. They're just kind of relentless. They don't let the ball hit the ground. They play some good team volleyball.
ball came misses turned
We came out really aggressive. We were able to get any misses they had and get the ball turned around in transition.
ball came guards needed ready shared
We came out ready to play. We shared the ball well. Our guards got the ball where it needed to go.
ball came defensive last played pressure ready shot solid
We came out ready to play and played a solid game. We had better defensive pressure and shot the ball a lot better than in our last meeting. Chuck D.
ball came decent played step third turned
We came out pretty flat, but we played decent in the third and put 'em away in the fourth. We turned the ball over a lot in the first half, but we were able to step it up after that.
ball came control forced gates shooting shots switched tempo
We came out of the gates shooting the ball well. We were able to control the tempo of the game. When they switched to a zone, we made our shots and forced them out of it. I think that boosted our confidence.
ball came played pressed shooting tons
We came out not shooting the ball very well and they capitalized. Before the fourth, we rallied together. We pressed and played with tons of energy. Steve Jones
ball came changed field half score second third
We came out in the second half and didn't score on that field goal. That changed the momentum. Then they were able to keep the ball the whole third quarter. Mike Mason
ball came defense flat good third
We came out flat in the third quarter. We didn't play good defense and couldn't put the ball in the hole. Greg Page
ball came chances fairly finished great knock
We came out and were able to knock the ball around fairly effectively, which is always nice. We were able to come up with some really great chances on goal, and finished some of them.
ball came looks shoot shot
We came out and shot the ball real well tonight. When you shoot the ball well, everything looks good.
ball came couple good knocked looks shot
We came out and shot the ball like we can. We've done it a couple of times this year, but I thought we had a lot of good looks and we knocked a lot of them down tonight.
ball came pressure
We came out and set the tone, set the pace. Our on ball pressure was outstanding.
ball came effort hit overall pleased
We came out and really hit the ball well. I was pleased with the overall effort we gave. Tony Terry
ball came decided figure finally fit fourth pressured quarter sustain time took
We came out and pressured in the fourth quarter pretty well, but it's not the kind of pressure we can sustain for four quarters. I think we finally decided in the fourth quarter that the ball did fit in the basket. It took us a long time to figure that out. Todd Rogers
ball came defending girls good hard hit job nicely played strong team worked
We came out and played very well. Overall, we worked really nicely on defense. We had good team movement. They came at us very strong offensively, they just hit the ball at us as hard as they can and our girls did a nice job defending the ball.
ball bust gives love opportunity
I don't play ball because I want attention. I do it because it gives me the opportunity to bust somebody's head. And I just love to do it. I love what I do. Marshawn Lynch
ballets beautiful loved seemed takes work
When you dance, it takes a lot of stamina, but it never seemed like work 'cause I was doing something that I so loved doing. It was always a joy. And you know, to have beautiful ballets made specially for you is such an honor. I always said it was better than diamonds. Patricia McBride
ballet came change company dancing devoted great liked loved presence trusted
Mr. Balanchine was a great gentleman, and he loved his dancers. He was devoted to his company. He came to the ballet every night, and his presence was felt. It was like the whole company was dancing for him. And if he liked you, he trusted you to be yourself. He didn't try to change you and make you into something you were not.
ballerina ballets beyond dreams hope junior remember scotch wildest worked
I remember my dreams when I was a junior soloist. 'Oh, I hope I don't end here,' I thought. 'I want to do the ballerina in 'Scotch Symphony.' I don't want to be the little Scotch girl.' And I actually went beyond my wildest dreams. I worked with Balanchine. I had ballets choreographed for me.
ballets
The ballets you do make you into the final product you are. And I had extraordinary partners.
ballets cherish
I cherish the ballets made for myself by Mr. Balanchine. He never lost his temper. He was quiet, humble, the genius of the 20th century.
ball disco fix guess learning lights people shut
Sometimes I have to shut off the omnipresent disco ball and flashing lights that are always in my head. It's a part of maturing, I guess - just learning that it's not just always about a quick, easy fix of getting people to dance. Mark Ronson
ball caddie distance feature noticed super time tried
My first years on tour, I tried to be super professional by considering the yardages to every feature and hazard. Over time my caddie and I noticed I play better when we keep it simple. Think about the distance you want the ball to fly, and only that number. Rickie Fowler
ball driving far fell grandpa grew hit introduced love range taking teach
My grandpa was the one; he started taking up golf when I was about two and introduced me to the game as far as just taking me to the driving range where I grew up playing. That was really all he had to do was let me hit a golf ball and kind of fell in love with it from there. He didn't really have to teach me a whole lot or anything.