Postgame Quotes/Notes - Los Angeles 71, Storm 66 (Preseason)
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STORM HEAD COACH 
BRIAN AGLER:
On the game:
I thought we played soft the first half defensively and we played much better the second half. There is just a certain way we need to play.
On where the Storm is at this point in preseason:
I don�t think we are very good. That�s not disrespecting L.A.; they probably feel the same way. They have to dissect areas of their game too.
On areas for improvement:
Our transition defense was not very good. Our one-on-one defense was not very good. I thought L.A. was mentally and physically tougher than we were.
I don�t think today we had that edge, that mental and physical toughness. We showed signs in the second half, but I just don�t think we have it at this point.
On the Sparks:
I think they played well. I�ve seen a couple different things ... defensively they�re improved. An initial response is they didn�t have Tina (Thompson) today, but she is a big part of what�s going on and Candace (Parker) looks healthy. Everyone looks sharp and in shape.
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On the game:
We won the boards ... that�s a great sign right there. Especially last year, that was a big concern of ours and it seems we found the missing piece of having that inside presence of rebounding.
Overall, I am pleased with my team and the effort they gave me today.
On the team's energy:
I thought the energy was great. Not only did my starters come out with a lot of energy, but the bench came out with great energy as well and this is something I�ve been trying to instill in this team because that�s where you�re going to win games.
On Parker's play:
It was hard taking her off the floor, her performance today was really tough and I thought she showed the great leader she is. She took over the game and I�m really impressed with her defense. I think Candace is now playing both ends of the court, not just a scorer, and she has a mindset of winning a championship.
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