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Steven Adams knows honesty is the best policy and more from our NBA quotes of the week.

“We’re holding Luka under 50, quote me.”

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, on Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic

“He’s just a beautiful basketball player.”

Popovich, on Doncic, after he scored 51 points in the Mavericks’ win over the Spurs

“We sucked at shooting. They kept missing shots so I went and got ’em.”

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams, on how he got 13 offensive rebounds against the Sacramento Kings

“I’m in a tough-ass position behind [Kevin Durant], [Giannis Antetokounmpo] and [Joel Embiid]. All four of us averaging 30 … I got my work cut out to beat one of those guys.”

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, on starting in the All-Star Game

“There’s no improvement.”

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon, on what improvements the team has made this season