81.   Shortly after the opening tip, Sacramento asserted its own capability for offensive fireworks.

82.   Several teammates tried to console him after the lights came back up, but he still had tears in his eyes when he walked out for the opening tip.

83.   The blond-haired, tattooed rebounder was full of energy from the opening tip despite being weakened by a stomach virus.

84.   The Blazers were in a funk from the opening tip.

85.   The Falcons, regular season champions in the MAC, grew increasingly frustrated from the opening tip.

86.   The importance of this game was apparent from the opening tip.

87.   The Irish dominated every facet of the game from the opening tip.

88.   They were an imposing foursome from the opening tip.

89.   But he made a surprising and emotional return to the team, racing into the arena seconds before the opening tip.