Butler Heaps Praise on Zvezda's New Signing: He Adds an Extra Dimension! /VIDEO/

We operated like a well-oiled machine; everything clicked perfectly. It felt great to secure a win like this, and I think it shows exactly what our team is capable of. We have great depth across the roster, so it's a fantastic feeling.Jared Butler

I think we just need to stay on track and keep believing in ourselves. Every season has its ups and downs—this is clearly an up—and you just have to stay consistent and keep pushing forward.Jared Butler

Again, it's going to be a tightly contested game. It might not play out the same way, so we just have to stay true to ourselves and stick to our habits. Honestly, I haven't thought too much about them yet, but I know it's going to be a physically demanding battle tomorrow.Jared Butler

Out on the streets, everywhere, there seems to be so much energy, so it's great to see—it's cool. It feels like the entire country is riding a wave of euphoria right now.Jared Butler

He is clearly dynamic on the roll and knows how to set solid screens and dive to the rim. I think that will be huge for us. He adds another dimension to our entire offense as well as our defense, so it should be great.Jared Butler

Tonight? No, he probably didn't invite me to the birthday party, but I wished him a happy birthday today, so... Just joking. I think he had a great night and seems to be feeling good, so I'm really happy for him.Jared Butler

We had a strong start to the game. We've often been slow out of the gates; last week we started sluggishly and basically had to chase the game the entire time. We've had a few games like that, so we wanted to come out with high intensity and play tough defense.Tyson Carter

It really came down to that one thing: coming out with energy and intensity, which was all he kept emphasizing. Just bringing tons of energy, and that's exactly what we did.Tyson Carter

As soon as you see the first couple of shots drop, the basket definitely looks bigger. And that momentum, the energy from the stands and from your teammates... It's just a lot of fun to be out there.Tyson Carter

It's cool because I had played for him three years earlier. I worked with him back then, so he knows me and I know him. We have a great relationship, so yes, it's definitely an advantage.Tyson Carter

Like we discussed before the game, if you make more than 12 three-pointers, you're going to win. I don't know where we finished, but we had 10 by halftime. Everything gets easier when you hit those marks. Perhaps that shooting accuracy stemmed from strong defense and an energetic start, which really set the tone. I think we were solid in the second half. Solid, not extraordinary, but this remains a crucial win for us.Ibon Navarro

When one person tries to sell something, everyone has to buy into it. I can pitch an idea, but if they don't buy in, then it counts for nothing... That is on them, not the coach—it all comes down to the players.Ibon Navarro