So, Roger believed that the Warriors' comeback tonight didn't require earth-shaking efforts. He told everyone: "We just need to do all the basics well, control the rebounds, be aggressive in defense, hit open shots, stay patient, and most importantly—don't be afraid. If we do these things, we can walk out of here smiling."
As the second quarter began, with Kirk Hinrich's three-pointer, the Knicks expanded the lead to 23 points.
New York fans were cheering, as they were about to break the Warriors' undefeated record and become the only team in the playoffs this season without a loss.
But this three-pointer didn't extinguish the Warriors' passion. Brandon Roy handled the ball, and after being double-teamed, he passed it to Roger. Facing the aggressive Kirk Hinrich, Roger didn't pass it again but shot directly without hesitation.
