11.   The players seem to enjoy it even though it slows the tempo and can limit fast-break opportunities.

12.   The Rams will probably try to slow the tempo and turn the court into a shooting gallery.

13.   When they slow the tempo and tighten the defensive clamp, frustration takes a seat on the Duke bench.

14.   Where the music accelerates to Molto vivace, Fedoseyev again unaccountably slows the tempo.

15.   While the Knicks wanted to slow the tempo and force a halfcourt affair, Orlando was intent on creating a frenetic pace.

16.   Coach Bill Blair has slowed the tempo, a move that simply gives the erratic Wolves fewer chances to make mistakes.

17.   Georgia slowed the tempo for the rest of the first half.

18.   Sinopoli had a doctorate in psychiatry and was known for unusual interpretations in which he disregarded scores and sped and slowed the tempo.