What they said after the Hawks’ 122-101 victory over the Wizards Wednesday:
"I think the defense in the second half, we got a little better place and the competitiveness, really the whole game, just went to another level in the third and fourth quarter. Then I think we found a rhythm offensively. Dennis (Schroder) was great. Dennis and Al (Horford) in the pick-and-roll. Tim Hardaway off the bench was really good. Thabo (Sefolosha) off the bench defensively. It's a good win on the road. They got us the other night. It was good for us to bounce back." – Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer's opening statement
"Thabo, his length, his instincts, his defensive I.Q. is so high. He guarded (John) Wall a lot and he guarded (Bradley) Beal some also. He is just a unique defender with his length and his understanding." – Budenholzer on Thabo Sefolosha guarding Wall and Beal
"I just think we were better on both ends. That's what it takes." – Budenholzer on difference between Monday and Wednesday
"I thought he was great. His attack. His aggressiveness. It's always a little bit of both. Paul (Millsap) made some shots. Mike Scott made some shots. Al (Horford) made some shots. Now they are a little worried about those guys and Dennis can attack. It's a little bit of a yin and yang between making shots and getting to the paint." – Budenholzer on Schroder
"Well, they were hot shooting Monday. You have to give them credit. They played really good basketball Monday. Today, I felt like they came out real aggressive as well but we were a little more aggressive on the defensive end, especially in the second half and it totally switched the game around." – Al Horford on difference between Monday and Wednesday
"We made shots. We made a lot of shots, the most 3's we made all season. That helps. But definitely our defense. We just go more aggressive. We changed our strategy a little bit. That was the biggest difference." – Horford on outscoring Wizards 70-45 in second half
"For sure. Guys might not say that but in my mind, we had to come out and get this. We did and it feels good." – Horford on revenge factor
"It was a pride thing. We didn't like the way we played (Monday). Obviously, they played well in Atlanta. It was definitely good to come out and win the game and get a little bit of revenge." – Thabo Sefolosha on revenge factor
"I think we switched (the defense) up earlier. On Monday, we kind of went with the same type of defense a little bit too long so they got a chance to get adjusted. Tonight, we did a better job of switching it up and not letting them get too comfortable." – Sefolosha on defense on Wall and Beal
"It was great. I told Mike (Scott) to shoot every chance he gets. He made some open 3's. It was open for us, after the pick-and-roll too. When we make our 3-point shots it opens everything up." – Schroder on opening up offense
"On Monday, they flat-out played better than us. They made a lot of tough shots that game and some shots they were supposed to make. Today, we just wanted to focus on the defensive end and be more locked-in. And when we get stops, make sure we secure the ball and get out in transition." – Tim Hardaway Jr. on difference between Monday and Wednesday
"Defensively, we tried every single coverage that we have. We literally played five or six different coverages. We finally found one that enabled us to be more aggressive. That really just turned our energy up. When we are getting turnovers and getting out on the break, that just feeds us, gives us energy, gives us life." – Kyle Korver on defense
"Yeah, you can't let a team beat you twice. It's a tough league but as a team, as a team that wants to be great, you've got to take some pride in that. We took a little pride in that tonight. We came out and played angry and came out with the win." – Paul Millsap on revenge factor
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