LaMARCUS ALDRIDGE

Thoughts on the end of the game:

“I definitely have to be better, I think this one’s on me. I missed two free throws and then I rushed the last shot so I thought the team did a really good time of putting us in that position, working hard and then after knocking down my free throws I definitely have to take my time on that shot. I thought I rushed it so I think this one is definitely on me tonight.”

On his final shot:

“I just rushed it. I caught it and I’ll take that shot, I just rushed it. I didn’t want to put it on the floor too much because I didn’t know who was behind me but it’s basketball and every experience, you can learn from it. So next time I’m in that position I’ll take my time and I’ll look around but I definitely want to be better and this one is on me.”

On if losing ruins his “good game”:

“Yeah the game doesn’t matter anymore. Playing well up until that point doesn’t matter. It’s about finishing it and getting the win. Like I said, I thought everyone competed to put us in that position and guys played well down the stretch and I have to be able to finish it and I’m going to learn from it. I’ll be better.”

On how to take Kawhi Leonard’s injury:

“Just take it in stride. Keep competing every night. It gives the opportunity for other get better and when he gets back and is at full strength, that’s going to make us even better down the stretch.”

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