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LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Stopping a hot shooter for Kansas often leads to problems containing another scorer.Junior guard Devonte Graham was red hot in the first half of the No. 3 Jayhawks most recent win against Stanford on Dec. 3. He scored 15 points in the first half, all on 3-pointers, then missed the three shots he attemped after that.The fallout prompted some teasing from the Kansas staff after the 89-74 romp.My trainer was giving me a little bit of stuff about not scoring in the second half, Graham said. I just told him I didnt need to because everybody else was making shots.That is what opponents must confront with the Jayhawks (7-1) on a seven-game winning streak entering a home game Tuesday against Missouri-Kansas City (6-3) in Allen Fieldhouse.Kansas has had at least four double-figure scorers in six games. That production involved eight players and gives the Jayhawks great diversity, though most of the scoring has come from the backcourt.Its just good for us to have all those threats, Graham said, and its kind of like a nightmare for other teams.Point guard Frank Mason has been the most consistent scorer, leading the Jayhawks in six games while averaging a team-high 19.6 points. Graham, however, provides a streaky touch and can ignite Kansas from 3-point range.When hes shooting the ball (well), he needs to look to shoot the ball, Kansas coach Bill Self said. You know, I thought the second half (against Stanford) we moved the ball well and made the extra pass, but the first half (Graham) made shots and basically got us the lead.Reserve junior guard Svi Mykhailiuk is another bomber capable of burning opponents from outside, and freshman wing Josh Jackson provides the ability to score off penetration or dish off as a skilled passer.The Jayhawks are also attempting to push the pace, scoring 90-plus points in each of their last three games.A lot of teams are in strong help, or trying to pack the lane, Graham added. If they try to pack the lane, we have guys who can make open jumpers. If they try to close out, we have guys on the perimeter who can drive by and make plays for others.Self will bid for his 600th career win in the game against UMKC. He is in his 24th season overall, with stops at Oral Roberts, Tulsa and Illinois before arriving at Kansas.Self is 392-84 in his 13th season with the Jayhawks, who carry the nations longest home win streak (46).UMKC won six of seven and was off to its best start in 15 years before falling at South Dakota State 77-68 on Dec. 3.Im excited for the guys, fourth-year coach Kareem Richardson said. Its still early in the season, but its better to win and build as opposed to not (winning). We have a long way to go, but were excited to be in the position were in.Guard LaVell Boyd, one of six UMKC seniors, leads the Kangaroos with a 19.1-point average and had 19 points, six assists and five steals in the loss to South Dakota State.Another senior guard, Martez Harrison, carries a 16.5-point average but missed the past three games serving a disciplinary suspension.This past summer, Richardson received a contract extension through 2020-21. 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In the Pittsburgh Steelers huddle, however, the translation was the same: Get the ball to LeVeon Bell and get out of the way.Six straight times in the fourth quarter last Sunday against New York, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took the snap, turned around and put the ball in the hands of Pittsburghs increasingly versatile and seemingly tireless running back. And six straight times Bell pushed the pile forward, protecting the lead, the ball to help put the finishing touches on a 24-14 victory.Obviously were trying to end the game and obviously they know that, Bell said. Were just running the ball against their will and they cant slow us down or stop us. It gives you a motivation boost.A reality check, too.The offense that talked about putting up 30 points every week hasnt reached that total during the three-game winning streak thats pulled the Steelers (7-5) out of a midseason swoon and back into the thick of the AFC playoff race. Instead, Pittsburgh is leaning more heavily on a dominant line and Bells fresh legs.Roethlisberger has thrown it 94 times and handed off 87 times over the last 12 quarters. While he insists its simply taking advantage of what the defense is giving it, theres a little bit more at play. The wide receivers behind Antonio Brown have been a bit of a mess due to injuries and the defense is young and thin, particularly along the line. So why not burn the clock, give it to one of the best all-around players in the league and take your chances?I think LeVeon got it going, said tackle Chris Hubbard, who occasionally enters as a tight end to give the Steelers a little more push up front. We found what were good at and what were comfortable with and we got into a rhythm.One that might not be so great for fantasy owners but works pretty well on the actual field. It might not look as pretty on the scoreboard as it did while averaging 34 points in their first four victories, but it seems the Steelers are fine with ditching style points for substance.At the end of the day, its December football, Bell said. We understand everybody is fighting for position. We just want to get the job done. Thats all there is too it.The explosivenness Pittsburgh showcased early in the year has been replaced by something more pragmatic.dddddddddddd The Steelers have 17 scoring drives this season of 10 or more plays. Six of them have come over the last three weeks. Its also taken some of the pressure off a defense that has risen from 30th in yards allowed to a respectable 14th over the last month.Roethlisberger gave much of the credit to offensive coordinator Haley, who is among the leagues most creative play callers -- look no further than Bells option pass last week (which he threw away when nothing developed) -- but who also has become pretty effective at adapting quickly. He borrowed the six-lineman formation from Oakland once guard Ramon Foster and tackle Marcus Gilbert returned from injury, freeing up Hubbard to experiment at tight end.While there are at least two calls out of the six-lineman set that send Hubbard out for a pass, in reality when hes in the game theres not much disguising what is coming. The fact the Steelers are able to execute anyway is a testament to execution. Thats why the vibe was so electric during that clinching drive against one of the leagues best defensive lines.We just got to keep rolling, Hubbard said. We want that clock to roll out as much as possible so the other team wont get the ball back.Turns out keepaway can be just as effective as putting the scoreboard on tilt. Considering the wintry conditions that potentially await in Buffalo (6-6) on Sunday, the most direct path to the playoffs will likely continue to be through Bell. Thats fine by him.I was born for this, he said.Pittsburghs offense too.Game notes K Chris Boswell (abdomen), NT Javon Hargrave (concussion), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) and S Shamarko Thomas (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. ... RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) was limited. ... Pittsburgh named LB Arthur Moats as its nominee for the NFLs Walter Payton Man of the Year Award given annually to players who make significant contributions both on and off the field.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '