Great Quote

"Basketball is not a game of great plays; it is a game of eliminating mistakes." - Kelvin Sampson, Indiana Basketball

Some would argue that while both are important, a lot of times games come down to who can make the last play. This is true, but making plays does not always mean doing the spectacular, but doing the routine or the ordinary - an extra pass, a big rebound, a defensive stop. Smart, ordinary, routine actions, when performed consistently, make the most difference. How do good players make these plays over and over again? By eliminating the mistakes that would prevent them from making the play.