91.   And offensive play either was viewed skeptically or downright discouraged.

92.   And the game play is interesting enough to keep you glued for the duration.

93.   And this play is about business, about money making money.

94.   And play is a lot more fun because the Padres have more than a prayer of a chance in the National League West.

95.   And play is the operative word.

96.   And post play is more like wrestling than basketball.

97.   And the winning play was really a bit of improvisation.

98.   And that is, improbably enough, what this extraordinary new play is.

99.   And then there was the play of DeClercq.

100.   And, as any coach will tell you, when you reach the grand stage of the Final Four, guard play is the thing.