21.   This was supposed to be a high-percentage passing offense that stretched defenses and used the pass to set up the run.

22.   We practice spacing the court, running plays that stretch the defense.

23.   When Glen Rice was traded, the Lakers had no obvious candidate to stretch the defense and make opponents think twice about doubling his teammates.

24.   When a long pass is needed, they like to stretch the defense with a fly pattern.

25.   Why not allow quarterback Shaun King to stretch the defense by throwing longer passes?

26.   With McGowan, the Waves have a mobile power forward who can pound under the basket but also stretch a defense with a midrange game.

27.   WRs Emanuel, Green and Reidel Anthony can stretch any defense.

28.   I think he can stretch the defense.