Rick Carlisle on Lance Stephenson: Lance has given us a different vibe as a team. The spark that he has provided, the personalityTheres a change in our team. A change in the disposition, the body language, the enthusiasm. Its been great to see."

Lance Stephenson submits Michael Beasley

Caris LeVert starts as the X-Factor for the Pistons off the bench scoring 8 points plus one assist leading to a turnaround in the 1st quarter - of 14 Then he scores another two buckets early in the 2nd quarter

Naz Reid on what separates MIN from OKCSAS Just the moodiness Both of those teams they're playing for one another excited to be on the floor with one another they're selfless we have more than enough talent just need to be less moody and more selfless

Joel Embiid answers questions regarding the chemistry of the group answering what feels different about this team

Tim Connelly on San Antonio and Oklahoma City changing the equation for what winning the Western Conference looks like going forwardI think the equation changes when you see the two teams playing in the Western Conference right now and how good they are We got smacked by Oklahoma City last year

Reggie Miller There is a bit of a narrative going around This OKC team flopping and flailing I love every minute of it