31.   The Celtics barely got out on the break, and timely shots never fell.

32.   The Lakers kept their cool, even when shots did not fall or rebounds went long.

33.   The shot fell off, but Bolden was fouled by Williamson, who picked up his fifth foul.

34.   The shots were falling through the hoop with more consistency than usual at the basketball court on the top floor of the Supreme Court a few weeks ago.

35.   The shots do not fall.

36.   The shot fell like a domino.

37.   Their shots either fell short or rattled out of the rim.

38.   They believe their shot will fall, the play will be made, the day saved.

39.   Van Exel did a little jig near the sideline when the shot fell, and dance fever soon spread to the bench.

40.   When the shot fell, Francis ran to Cuttino Mobley and leapt into his backcourt partner.