1.   And if Sprewell is not in an offensive rhythm, Houston has to shoulder that much more of the scoring burden.

2.   Bailey converted again, with a twisting, spinning six-footer, and the Bruins had finally found some offensive rhythm.

3.   Against Auburn, Penn finally regained his offensive rhythm.

4.   But even before the injuries, New England struggled to find an offensive rhythm and to steady its defense.

5.   But points did not come as easily for the Wildcats, who struggled to maintain an offensive rhythm and prevent Shipp from getting easy looks near their basket.

6.   But the few times Latrell Sprewell, Allan Houston and Rice were all healthy and in an offensive rhythm, the three-swingmen rotation was not a bust.

7.   But those four interceptions -- only the fourth time he has thrown for so many in his career -- squashed offensive rhythm.

8.   Consequently, the Mavericks were in an offensive rhythm all game, and that allowed Nelson to stay with a regular eight-man rotation.

9.   In effect, the Sonics played their style and managed to take the Bulls out of their offensive rhythm.

10.   It might take them a while to establish an offensive rhythm or successfully tackle a defensive assignment.