This is part of a new, ongoing series in which we break down pertinent quotes from the day's press conferences and medhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ3dk6KAvQM&feature=relatedia. Today, we focus on the post-game press conference following Oklahoma City's triple overtime win against the Grizzlies.

"Russell Westbrook doesn't go into the game trying to turn the ball over. He just wants to do well."

In this vital nugget, Thunder coach Scott Brooks clarifies two things for us. First, he affirms that when Westbrook does not play well--as in game 3--that it is not because he has bet a lot of money and is throwing the game, or because he is struggling with agoraphobia, but simply because some elusive circumstantial force has prevented him from achieving his goal, which is to play well. Secondly, Brooks affirms what many in the sporting press have noted since last season, which is that when Westbrook plays well, as in his 40-point performance tonight, the reason is that he was trying to do that the whole time. The Thunder now have home court advantage in a 2-2 series, which they will try to win, most likely utilizing Brooks' strategy of attempting to play basketball better than the other team.

It's on

Rick Sutcliffe describing Curtis Granderson's improved swing: "It's much more straight up-and-down, a lot less weight on his load, just a short, powerful stroke." It's baseball season, and we're all excited. Maybe a little too excited.