11.   But ever since he took one night off against Houston last Saturday due to back spasms, he has been rejuvenated.

12.   But some of the Lakers looked as if they wanted to take the night off.

13.   But there are degrees of taking the night off.

14.   Edgar Martinez took a night off from chasing the major-league doubles record to hit three homers, all with the bases empty.

15.   Even if it takes a home run a night to do it.

16.   Fichaud was returning to the net after Coach Mike Milbury had told him to take the night off against the Rangers.

17.   For another, this has been a good year in the business, which means that owners can afford to take a night off.

18.   Grown-ups can take the night off.

19.   He took the night off.

20.   He takes a few nights off a season, usually skipping games at the end of long, grinding road trips.