21.   He was everywhere for the Spurs against the Sonics, making baskets, grabbing rebounds, making stops.

22.   I used to imitate him the way kids do, from making basket catches to having my cap fly off.

23.   I watched the Baylor game, and everything they were doing was right, and Kansas could not make a basket.

24.   In spring and autumn he visited households that requested his services, making new baskets and repairing or replacing old ones.

25.   It was also the first, and last, basket Dickau would make in the first half in the face of pressure from Bell and Marcus Taylor.

26.   Mason did not enter the league as a pampered first-round draft choice, making millions before he made a basket.

27.   My grandfather used to make white oak baskets.

28.   No one knew his ability to do anything other than make baskets.

29.   Occasionally, my friend, Carolyn, would scold me for cheering when the Jordanesque kid on the opposing team made yet another amazing basket.

30.   One key to producing a better show Friday night is the Sonics simply making baskets.