31.   And when he missed several games early this season because of complications from his illness, many in the NBA thought Mourning should retire.

32.   Anderson was back at practice Tuesday, one day after he missed a game at Orlando for what both individuals insisted was nothing major.

33.   And then, when he missed the Brigham Young game with a bruised thigh, the Huskies struggled on offense.

34.   Another candidate for a rest is Kevin Lowe, the veteran defenseman who missed two games last week with a pinched nerve in his neck.

35.   Another is Larmer, who played Saturday, but missed the game before that with a sore back.

36.   Another Ranger bothered by back problems is Steve Larmer, who took a cortisone treatment in late March after missing a game.

37.   Any way you look at it, this has to help Miami, even with Brown missing both games.

38.   Another starter, freshman Jason Capel, missed the game because of an illness in his family.

39.   Anderson has missed two games since he was injured last Wednesday at Orlando.

40.   Andrei Kovalenko missed another game Monday night with a bad back.