1.  Barkley credited his friend for his physical and exhausting defensive effort, and Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich cited the realities of back-to-back games.

2.  He credits friend Mitch Long, who caddied, for helping him through the qualifying round.

3.  He credits friends with helping.

4.  The two credit their friends, family and their rescuers for helping them make it through the toughest months.