Feb. 14, 2004

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Head Coach Lute Olson Quotes

"Even though they shot 66 percent from the field, we definitely forced a lot of turnovers, and it was great that we scored 50 points off those turnovers. UCLA was shaken by the press, and it totally destroyed them. We also did a great job on the defensive boards. I was glad to see that we had 23 assists compared to 12 turnovers, which definitely is a step in the right direction."

"I was very pleased with the fact that we shot over 50 percent because we now have had a number of games where we have shot that well. That is an indication that we got a lot of steals and capitalized on their mistakes, and that we did a much better job of having people make the extra pass on each possession."

"We had six players in double figures, and that just shows what we are capable of doing every game. For Salim (Stoudamire) to take 17 shots and score 34 points, that is really impressive. Overall, there was only one shot that he should not have taken, but he selected his shots pretty well."

"We inserted Chris (Rodgers) into the starting lineup, and his defensive pressure really ignited us once again. He played 37 minutes, and he played very well. He also hit some big three-pointers when Salim (Stoudamire) was out with foul problems."

"Andre (Iguodala) played very well tonight and got his third triple-double. His shooting was not where it needs to be, but on top of the triple-double, he did shoot very well from the free throw line. Andre had a big game, and he also added five steals to the triple-double."

"The biggest problem for us was that we had to play without Channing (Frye) for 13 minutes because he was in foul trouble. It hurts us when we don't have him in the game, especially because of his size. We really need to have him on the floor."

Arizona Player Quotes

Guard Mustafa Shakur

"When we press other teams it really energizes us a lot out there. When we put pressure on the ball, all five players move around more, and that helps our defense out."

"Our guards do the most work when we press. We have a lot of guards who can come in and put pressure on the other team. We are a lot more focused when we put pressure on the ball."

"Chris Rodgers is a big spark for us. Coach Olson wants him to be that type of player, and he is doing a great job for us."

"We had some big mental lapses out there. Coach Olson got on us about that, and we came back out and executed."

"We still have some mistakes, but we feel good about our performance. All of our guys are able to step up."

Center Channing Frye

"Chris (Rodgers) is doing excellent. He is really enjoying himself and is relaxed out there. He brings a lot of energy to our team."

"The mental lapses we have out there are happening because we are not staying focused. I think that we played well and I am happy with the win."

"Everyone is having fun out there, we are playing team basketball. We got away from that, but now we play more as a team."

Guard Chris Rodgers

"I have to tip my hat to UCLA. They gave a good effort today. It is nice to see us take care of business at home."

"I always come into the game and try to do my best each time out. I try to help us win, no matter what I have to do."

"I don't think it matters who starts. As long as we come out each game with the same intensity, I think we will be fine."

"When we press, we have to rely on each other to get matched up defensively. When we press, it gives us more energy out there and forces us to play aggressive defense."

"It is nice to get two wins here at home, but we need to go on the road and be road warriors."

Forward Andre Iguodala

On getting his third triple-double of the season

"I thank my teammates. If they don't shoot the ball well, I wouldn't be able to find them. I'm just in the right place at the right time."

"Getting two wins at home is very important, especially right now in the second half of the season. This is good momentum for us going on the road next week."

"Our defense has really stepped up. That is big for us when we run the full-court press. Chris Rodgers did a good job getting in the lanes and tipping passes."

"Our defense wasn't playing as well the last couple of weeks. Our focus was to play better defense."

On Salim Stoudamire

"We are a very good team when he is on. He's that outside threat for us. When he is hitting his shots, teams have to concentrate on him, which opens things up for other players."

Guard Salim Stoudamire

"My shots were falling. I felt like I could hit anything."

"Our defense created easy opportunities for us on offense. One of the reasons why I'm inconsistent sometimes is because some teams play me face up, and other teams don't."

"We have been playing well, we need to keep that up."

"A lot of people think that I'm just a three-point shooter, but there is a lot more to my game than that."

On Andre Iguodala's triple-double

"He could do that every game, if he put his mind to it."