Kirk Hinrich
Kirk Hinrich
Kirk James Hinrichis an American professional basketball player who last played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He has also been a member of the USA National Team...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth2 January 1981
CitySioux City, IA
finishing games good improve job quarters starts teams
Finishing out games and finishing out teams is something we need to improve on. It starts by finishing out quarters and we did a good job of that tonight.
corner fell good shot tried turn
First I slipped and fell down. Then I got up and tried to turn the corner but he (McGrady) bodied me up and I didn't get a very good shot off.
building everybody knows series
Everybody in this building knows that the series isn't over.
came control game took
We all had an off night. They came out and pretty much took control of the game from the start. We never really made it much of a game tonight.
care defensive home supposed took
We're supposed to be a defensive team. We just didn't have it on that end tonight. It's not over. They took care of their home court. Now we have to go home and take care of our home court.
anybody good job mental mentality remember talk toughness
We talk a lot about mental toughness and the mentality of approaching the game, and we've done a good job with it. I can't remember anybody not being ready, and we just have to keep doing it.
looking shot taking tried whether
We just tried to be more aggressive, especially on our pick-and-rolls. It was also about just making plays, whether it was taking my shot or looking for other people.
coming describe everybody game knows ready
We weren't ready. I don't know how to describe it. It's unfortunate. Everybody coming in knows how big a game this is, so to not be ready is unacceptable.
felt gets good shots
We have to find a way to score. We felt like we got good looks. I thought my shots were going in. When they don't, it just gets frustrating.
felt good
We have to find a way to score. Offensively, we just have to tighten some things up. We felt like we got good looks.
both career court ends hope matter obviously playing point tough
Obviously (he's) a tough assignment, but at this point in my career I would hope to be playing on both ends of the court no matter who I am guarding.
feels finding killer last lose mistakes seemed ways whether year
Right now, it feels like we're finding ways to lose games. Whether it be making too many mistakes or fouling too much, it's frustrating. Last year it seemed like we had that killer instinct. It doesn't seem like we have that right now.
games position realize six
Six to 10 games ago, a lot of us didn't realize the position we were in.
bit dug edge focus needed passion played together type
I wouldn't say we played that way the whole game, but for stretches we really dug down and did what we needed to do. We're a different type of team. We need a little bit of an edge for us to win. We don't have a superstar, so we have to focus on the little things, play with passion and play together as a group.