JJ Redick on the challenges of closeout games Well you have to kill them You have to killit's difficult to kill someone Survival instinct says 'I want to stay alive' So you've got to be able to kill them

Walker Kessler on JJ Redicks discussions with him about expanding his game to the 3-point line in addition to being a lob threat Coach JJ is obviously hyper-intelligent I think for a big to be able to stretch the floor or even have the threat of it makes scouting really difficult for teams

Erik Spoelstra in an old interview What you have to respect about the Knicks you have to put them away every single possession You can leave anything to effin chancethats what they do what they have is will to win

Emanuel Sharp gets fouled on the 3-point attempt as the Clippers don't have a coach's challenge remainingHe makes 2 out of 3 to put the Kings up 7 with 124 minutes remaining in regulation with a replay

Stephon Castle on what went through his mind during his clutch free throws at the end of Game 3

Kon Knueppel asked Jalen Brunson what characteristics it takes to win at highest level The one thing that stays constant and Ive always been taught by my parents to never be afraid to fail

Sean Pedulla takesover the game in overtime hitting a clutch 3 an And-1 layup and a tough off-balance 3-pointer to beat the shot clock after almost turning the ball over with replaysAnd he did it with a shoe that was falling apart