The way he started, even the way he ended the first half, he just stamped his authority and his skill package and his will—pick whatever words you want—he was all over that game. The mood in the locker room as we went through sort of an early shootaround—our version of shootaround—before, you could sense the serious side. They got the moment. And I think he got it as much as anybody, and led us. He was a tremendous leader and his performance mirrored his attitude.
On Ben Simmons’ performance, especially early…
He was our bell ringer tonight.