1.   And he is really starting to pound the ball.

2.   And their versatile offense scored at will in the open court, working the halfcourt for open looks or simply pounding the ball inside for easy layups.

3.   Any troubles left-handed hitters might encounter against lefty pitchers could be alleviated if the Yankees were pounding the ball from the right side.

4.   Attempt to sneak fastballs past Ramirez on the inside half of the plate and he is quick enough to pound the ball as if it were batting practice.

5.   After falling behind by double digits, Indiana relentlessly pounded the ball inside in the second half, showing a fire that Indiana has not had in years.

6.   But defenders can no longer rest on one side of the court while a Rockets guard pounds the ball on the other.

7.   But Martinez just kept hitting away, pounding each ball without shuddering, playing the ball smartly behind the churning legs of Williams.

8.   But the Yankees kept pounding the ball inside.

9.   But the Sooners eventually wore down as Cash, Williams and Jones kept pounding the ball inside.

10.   But, proceeding more calmly than it had earlier, Wake kept pounding the ball inside and scored eight consecutive points.