OKC Thunder's Derek Fisher: 'It's happening before our eyes'

OKLAHOMA CITY 107, SAN ANTONIO 99 — From analysts to players, just about everyone had a little something to say after Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.

 
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Here's a look at what players, coaches and analysts were saying during and after Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals:

* TNT analyst Steve Kerr in the first half: “This is a flashback to that Game 2 performance by the Spurs.”

photo - Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher (37) defends San Antonio's Gary Neal (14) during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Oklahoma City won 107-99. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher (37) defends San Antonio's Gary Neal (14) during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Oklahoma City won 107-99. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

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* Kerr, also in the first half: “The Spurs are easily playing the best game they've played all season.”

* TNT analyst Reggie Miller in the third quarter: “I hope people watching this game realize they're watching greatness grow up. Kevin Durant is willing his team to win.”

* Miller: “Derek Fisher is the modern-day Robert Horry. Big shot after big shot.”

* Thunder guard Derek Fisher: “It's happening before our eyes. We're just playing and doing it for each other. Great things happen when you do it for each other.”

* Thunder GM Sam Presti: “It's a credit to the coaches and the players. This is a special group of people.”

* Thunder coach Scott Brooks: “We were worried about winning one game. But we stuck together just like families do.”

* Thunder forward Kevin Durant: “This was the toughest game I've played. We didn't want to go back to San Antonio.”

* Durant: “This is a blessing to play with these great players in this great city.”

* Kerr: “Just an amazing display of basketball. I don't know if we've ever seen a 23-year old quite like Kevin Durant. He was just unbelievable.”

* Kerr: “I would give Oklahoma City the advantage over (Miami or Boston). This is a terrific team and I think they're well equipped to go on and win a championship.”

* TNT analyst Charles Barkley: “Too young. Too good. The Thunder was just the better team.”

* Spurs guard Manu Ginobili: “We can't have their legs, their energy. We're never going to jump as high or run as fast (as the Thunder).”

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