The thing about Phil Jackson, and I know that someone is going to see me say this and just absolutely rip into me for it, but he talks like he is always right and everyone else is always wrong..but he does it persuasively, so you kind of believe him.
I didn't even see the game...didn't see the highlights either so maybe this is a terrible shot in the dark, but I bet Phil Jackson doesn't do this if it is november. Its all about setting tone.