1.   As the Los Angeles Lakers ponder a possible extended rest for veteran guard Ron Harper, coach Phil Jackson will rest easy knowing his offense can survive the absence.

2.   By then, the UConn starters were taking an extended rest.

3.   He has been undergoing treatment for most of the season, including medication, physical therapy and extended rest.

4.   Smith was struck by how Travis labored in the games, needing extended rests.

5.   She credits her success to skipping the January events and taking an extended rest.

6.   The Bulls earned an extended rest by sweeping Orlando in one semi-final series while Utah forced Seattle to seven games in the other.