1.   And again, the reserves played well.

2.   And the often-maligned reserves played as never before.

3.   It appeared to be an evening in which the Reign would kick back, enjoy the proceedings and allow the reserves to play in the fourth quarter.

4.   Only one Iowa reserve played.

5.   The coach predicted before the first postseason game that, as UCLA tried for its third national title, he expected the reserves to play a big role.

6.   Reserves played most of the rest of the way for both teams.

7.   Reserves played much of the final period for both teams.

8.   The reserves played almost all of the fourth quarter, but the Pacers continued widening the margin.