31.   And Wednesday, Riley sounded like a coach who is leaning toward giving Anthony some playing time for the Knicks during the post-season.

32.   And while he may have been losing playing time, he was gaining respect.

33.   And, of course, Jamie Storr is expected to see playing time when he returns from a groin injury.

34.   As a result, Bledsoe made it impossible for other veterans whose playing time was reduced to complain.

35.   As a result, his average playing time has been reduced to less than half the game and he has had to confront trade rumors.

36.   As for the displaced Valentin, manager Jerry Manuel will probably give him most of his playing time in center field.

37.   As he has throughout his career, Stumpel missed considerable playing time last season.

38.   As they studied films, they saw that when he had gotten substantial playing time, he had been productive.

39.   As manager Joe Torre did last year, Zimmer is trying to give playing time to all the left fielders.

40.   As reserve players, the Halls savor their playing time, particularly in the playoffs.