71.   And they all hoped he would find his game on the other side of America after the deal that brought Rick Tocchet from Los Angeles.

72.   And Thompson could smile at an accomplishment that took place with six of the last eight games on the road.

73.   And yes, Motorola will sell additional games on the Web, including some that will offer wireless group play.

74.   And with the game on the line in the closing moments, he read single coverage and exploited it for the two baskets that settled the issue.

75.   And with the game on the line, Superman . . . slipped.

76.   Angels right-hander Mark Gubicza will throw on the side today and is hoping to start throwing simulated games on the next road trip.

77.   And yet, with the game on the line in the fourth quarter, they nearly came back against a stumbling collection of Rams.

78.   And there he was Saturday night with the game on the line and the crowd on its feet.

79.   And they are only the second to pull it off by winning the deciding game on the road.

80.   And they kick off their post-Olympic schedule with four games in six days, beginning with games on consecutive nights at Florida and Tampa Bay.