When former Rockets Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith are holding a live microphone, the game isn't always the thing. Sometimes, it's the pregame, halftime or postgame that steals the show.
Accordingly, here are selected quotes from Chuckster, Kenny the Jet and Shaquille O'Neal along with host Ernie Johnson from TNT's Game 2 coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Barkley: "James (Harden) gets so lackadaisical with the ball. You have to be crisp on all your passes. You can't hope to be fouled. They have to come out aggressive. I want to see a good game tonight.