Walton answered more of your NBA Finals questions on Friday, June 11:
Q: Luke, how does it feel to be down 2-1? Does that change your mindset?
-- Kent (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Walton: It just makes this next game that much more important for us. Last game was a huge game and we didn’t show up. So, this next game, we just put that much more pressure on ourselves being down 2-1 because it’s almost impossible to win if you go down 3-1. So we’re going to need this one on Sunday.
Q: How difficult is it being in Detroit for a week playing games 3-5?
-- Kristine (Victorville, Calif.)
Walton: I don’t think it’s very difficult. We’re here as professionals trying to win the NBA championship. Just because we have to be out of town for a week, that shouldn’t mentally drain anybody.
Q: What do you feel are the keys to finding an answer to Detroit’s defense?
-- Bigo (Cherry Point, N.C.)
Walton: Sticking with our offense, executing our offense and having patience with it.
Q: Hey Luke you played superb basketball in game 2. What is it that motivated you and gave you the confidence to do it?
-- Ranjit (Coimbatore, India)
Walton: I have the confidence in my game. And the motivation, it’s The NBA Finals, you can’t get any more motivated than that, so hopefully I’ll be able to repeat some of the stuff I did in Game 2 in Game 4.