This is a key stretch for the Seahawks, who visit unbeaten Chicago next week.

He was referring to a key stretch in the second half when Georgetown had taken a 50-49 lead after a 13-0 run.

Tim Duncan was more than up to the challenge, leading the Spurs with 27 points, 7 during a key stretch early in the fourth quarter.

He scored 4 in a key stretch early in the second quarter, when the Bullets ran off 10 straight points to build a 41-30 lead.

Most impressively, he was at his best during the key stretches.

The key stretch of Howell's round started at the par-3 No. 12, where he made bogey after missing the green with his tee shot.

But Central Asia, a key stretch of the silk route, is largely missing from the biennial.

A key three-hole stretch began at No. 11, where his 4-iron approach shot left him a foot from the pin, leading to an easy birdie.

The Knicks took control during a key stretch of the fourth quarter, when they held Cleveland (25-24) without a field goal for 4:57.

"That was the key stretch of my tournament," Funk said.