What they said after the Hawks’ 119-105 win over the Nuggets Monday:
"I think after the first six minutes our defense was where we needed it to be, especially to win on the road. The ball movement and the pace that we played at. One play stands out to me. They scored and we were able to get it back in, attack to the basket and get to the free-throw line. The ball movement and all the things we've been talking about were where we need them to be tonight." – Coach Mike Budenholzer's opening statement
"I thought Jeff (Teague) and Dennis (Schroder) both played really well. I thought they played really well defensively too. I thought their effort on the ball and in pick-and-roll situations, their decisions whether to score or pass to teammates. I thought the point guard play was very good tonight." – Budenholzer on play of point guards
"I think the group had a good focus tonight. They wanted it. Both the Sacramento and the Phoenix games we had opportunities and we weren't able to pull either one of them out. I'll just say to win tonight was a good way to finish the trip and hopefully we can carry it forward." – Budenholzer on win
"I think tonight was a step in the right direction. The road trip as a whole didn't go quite the way that we wanted it to. I think there are a lot of positives to take from tonight. We'll do that and keep on building." – Kyle Korver on win
"It was a much more focused effort, really paying attention to detail. Losing two straight, we wanted to end this road trip on a good note. We know they have been playing good here so it was important for us to come out from the beginning." – Al Horford on win
"What I was proud of was once we did that we were able to hold. Usually these teams make runs and we've been known to give away leads. I was happy that we stayed composed and were able to hold them off." – Horford on keeping lead after 21-9 run to start second quarter
"Desperate times call for desperate measures. We came out from the jump and we were focused for the full 48 minutes. It really showed. Collectively, we were where we want to be." – Kent Bazemore on win
"That's what we've got to do. To be a good team, we've got to play like a good team. Tonight we played well." – Jeff Teague on win
"It was big. We left a sour tasted in our mouth. We came out and played well. We've got to play with that hunger and that attitude every night." – Teague on snapping two-game losing streak
"Everybody realizes were are at the point now where we have to fix something. I think everybody came out ready. Everybody started from the tip. Everybody was engaged. That's what we need. We are great when we do that." – Dennis Schroder on win
"We are a dangerous team when we are focused and doing the things that have made us successful. When we don't get away from the things we do, we are a dangerous team." – Paul Millsap on win
"Dinner tonight won't be in silence. I think that will be good." – Paul Millsap on getting needed win
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