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Yolanda Griffith | Lisa Leslie | Andrea Stinson | Trisha Stafford-Odom | Michelle Timms

August 7, 2001

Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs forward, on the Monarchs' 67-62 loss to Los Angeles on Thursday:

"It's frustrating to have a team down and then let them back into the game. We felt we had their number. But we will be ready for them when the playoffs come."

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Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks center, on surpassing Cynthia Cooper as the league's all-time leading scorer:

"Cynthia Cooper was probably the greatest WNBA player ever. To even be close to her is an honor. The record is great, but it's still all about winning a championship."

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Andrea Stinson, Charlotte Sting guard, on the Sting's turnaround after starting the season 1-10:

"I think everybody is kind of guessing about Charlotte right now. No one can seem to figure out what's going on with us. We lost so many, now we're winning so many. As long as we can keep them guessing, we're in good shape."

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Trisha Stafford-Odom, Houston Comets forward, who has averaged 8.0 points in 26.4 minutes over the past five games:

"I really don't know why it's taken so long, but thank God the time has come and, hopefully, it'll be something consistent. [Coach Van Chancellor] can count on me to go in, or be in from the beginning, no matter how he chooses, and I'll definitely be a force for this team."

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Michelle Timms, Phoenix Mercury guard, assessing Cynthia Cooper's first season as head coach:

"Just incredible. I don't even know where to begin. You can't wipe the smiles off our faces. We hang off every word she says. There's been no transition stage for her . . . She's already up there with my favorite coaches of all time."

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