I'd rather take a contested shot than an open shot any day ... It's kind of boring when you take open shots
J. R. SmithAt halftime [of Game 7], one of our oldest guys on the team, James Jones, came to me, and he's like, "Man, it's time for you to do something. You've been sleeping the whole playoffs, the whole final series." First couple of shots I got coming out, I was like, "You know what, I'm gonna shoot it." Fortunately they fell, and we started making our way back.
J. R. SmithTrying to think about the rest of the team over myself or my scoring is something that I never really had to do before.
J. R. SmithI just try to just roll with the punches. I mean, once the team pretty much starts closing out, just try to get in attack mode, and at the same time, try to find my teammates. It's kind of hard, hitting the shots I was hitting, to try and pass the ball, but you've got to figure out a way.
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