1.   Although Arizona had a sizeable height and experience advantage, the Wildcats appeared to be playing on borrowed time as they continually allowed the Huskies to penetrate the lane.

2.   Hardaway could occasionally penetrate the lane but seldom create for himself a good shot.

3.   Jackson, the slow-footed, oft-criticized defender, kept the ultraquick Best from penetrating the lane.

4.   Still, CSUN had a chance at the end when Markus Carr penetrated the lane and dished to Holmes with two seconds left.

5.   The Cavaliers penetrated the lane at will and got many open shots outside.

6.   There also is supposed to be an emphasis on cleaning up contact in the key, particularly grabbing players coming off screens or penetrating the lane.

7.   They began penetrating the lane without fear.

8.   Chicago also collapsed on John Stockton whenever he penetrated the lane, and the Bulls dared youngsters Bryon Russell and Shandon Anderson to beat them.

9.   The Terrapins had no answer this time and, with Boozer scoring inside and Williams penetrating the lane, the Blue Devils started to pull away.