Paul Pierce Teams Quotations

I think we came and just handled our business. They're a poor defensive team. The better teams are not going to allow you to do this.

Over the years, the pattern has shown they usually go with the guys who have better records, on the teams that are at the top of the conference. I think it's more satisfying to make it (this way).

Those are things that tear teams apart. When you have a feud with your best player and he's not responding, everybody else feels like they're going to have to respond. It starts with your best player that the team is counting on.

That's what we're trying to understand -- how to put teams away. It's a learning experience for us.

I just don't think we showed a sense of urgency we need down the stretch. That's what good teams do.