But the Nets eventually settled in, bailed out by an Anthony Morrow jump shot, a Kris Humphries layup and a converted foul shot and then Marshon Brooks's running jumper, which made it 92-77.

WSJ: Nets Stop the Linsanity

After Shoni Schimmel hit an open 3 to tie the game at 34 early in the second half, a three-point play by Alexander and Cornelia Fondren's driving layup her only shot of the game gave Syracuse a 39-38 lead and began a 19-4 spurt that sank the Cardinals.

WSJ: No. 24 Syracuse women top No. 13 Louisville 68-57

Anyone who has played a pick-up basketball knows what it's like when the old guys in the short-shorts and knee braces show up at the gym they may not run up and down the court like 19-year-olds, but they're going to play defense, box everyone out, contest every layup, look for the right shot and make the whole court stink of liniment.

WSJ: Boston's Dinosaurs Attack

Augustin took off the other way on an apparent layup, but only to throw up a wild shot that struck the bottom of the backboard.

NPR: Pacers Finish Off Hawks, Win Game 6 81-73

Manhattan cut the lead to six on a steal and layup by Emmy Andujar with 2:30 left, forced a shot-clock violation and made it a four-point game on a pair of free throws by Rhamel Brown.

WSJ: Manhattan can't hold back Iona in MAAC title game

George got free for a layup, but James stalked him on the break and swatted away the shot.

NPR: Heat Win 18th Straight, Roll Past Pacers 105-91

When Jackson missed a more conventional shot, Nick Collison grabbed the offensive rebound and found a cutting Kevin Martin for a layup that turned into a three-point play and a 79-67 lead with 8:36 remaining.

NPR: Thunder Grind Out 91-79 Win Over Celtics

After Ellis missed a shot, Jackson got the ball and made a pass ahead to Brady Heslip for an easy layup.

NPR: Baylor Wins 81-58, No. 4 Kansas Shares Big 12