41.   The first shot Cousineau faced was a goal by Dave Reid, but the Kings wore down the tired Avs and scored three more times against goalie Marc Denis.

42.   The game was tied, and the Stars were in control, wearing down Colorado with muscle and four lines.

43.   The United States was then able to continue the pattern that has held throughout the tournament, with its depth of talent wearing down the opposition.

44.   The Wildcats rely on a balanced attack and their pressure defense to wear down the opposition.

45.   The veteran Sonics, reverting to the defensive intensity that has made them successful, wore down the bouncy Timberwolves.

46.   The Yankees usually win in the postseason when they play low-scoring games and wear down opposing pitchers.

47.   They must use their one advantage, size, to wear down the Blues.

48.   This is because the Devils would play either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh and could possibly wear down their opponent in a long first round.

49.   Those Giants had an offense based on ball possession, with running back Otis Anderson wearing down the opposition on repeated rushes.

50.   To keep Stewart from wearing down trying to run both races, Gibbs hired a personal trainer to work with him two days a week.