Mike Nelson
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Mike Nelson
couple last needed playoff pushing win
We needed it. Leavitt was pushing us for one of the last couple of playoff spots. It was big for us to win on their floor.
literally living oil people
You'd see oil wells in people's back yards. People were literally living in the oil fields.
bottom court game leaders step won
We've got to have some leaders step up. We're just not communicating on the court and we should have won the game in regulation. Bottom line.
anger competitor controlled sorry true
We had better be angry. We can't feel sorry for ourselves. We have to do it like a true competitor and be angry, but be in a controlled anger where we want to get better.
emotions intensity match physical toughness
We?re going to have to go down there and really focus. We have to match their toughness and their intensity level. And do it the right way. It will be physical and we have to keep our emotions in check.