Adam Collins4 said:And yeah, Chervar really shouldn't have gone there with the comments about anyone's mother...
They played an absolutely stellar game! That defense was rock solid—honestly, maybe even their best performance since the 2004 Olympics.
With this kind of intensity and execution, they can take down anybody on the schedule...
As for the officiating, it was decent enough... I mean, there were some questionable calls, sure, but overall it wasn't bad at all.
If we're talking about motivation, let's look at the big picture.
Who or what was responsible for the lackluster performances leading up to this? Was it just a lack of drive? If a coach is held accountable for a bad game, shouldn't they also get the credit when the team finally finds its spark?
Personally, I’m convinced this comes down to pure motivation, desire, and mental toughness.