21.   After scoring eight points in the first quarter, Robinson did not make another shot until the last minute of the game after the outcome had been decided.

22.   All of the commentary about traps, lack of preparation, and conditioning would have taken on less importance had the Celtics made their shots.

23.   All the gut-crunching shots they made.

24.   Bryant had difficulty all night, unable to contain Allen at one end of the floor and unable to make a shot at the other.

25.   But Couples was steady, making key shots whenever his lead was challenged.

26.   But Carr can make shots, too.

27.   But Hardaway began making shots early and often.

28.   But can any of them make the shot?

29.   But even around the green this week, players can make shots.

30.   But if you make your shots, like we did in Toronto, it covers up the mistakes.