Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green On the defense improving throughout the game:
“We talked about it during the huddle but our guys know that 39 points in the first quarter is not acceptable to win a game. We all talked about it and held each other accountable to come out better. They did to their credit. They came out and executed the game plan defensively that led directly to our ability to play offense.”
On the energy of the crowd and playing with playoff intensity:
"Most definitely. Our crowd and fans were great.