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BOSTON - Maybe no Texas Tech practice drill produces as many mixed emotions as the "kill" drill.

"It's kind of a love-hate relationship because it can be your favorite drill ... or it can be the most hated one," senior guard Justin Gray said.

The concept is simple - you play defense until you stop the opponent three straight times. Until then, you stay on the court. Over and over. "I've done it for an hour before," Gary said. "So you're dogged tired playing defense. That's some of the drills that we do that instill that defensive mindset.