1.   And those included two winning seasons and a rare Eagle playoff victory.

2.   And with another playoff victory, he proved again he knows how to capitalize when he senses a chance to win.

3.   At Rancho Cucamonga High, his interception in the final seconds preserved a Southern Section football playoff victory.

4.   Bird was worried that his team might be flat after registering seven straight playoff victories over Milwaukee and Philadelphia, followed by a week off.

5.   Both contributed to the pennant drive, as well as in playoff victories against Texas and Baltimore.

6.   A playoff victory over the Miami Heat is not at stake this time, but obtaining insurance for Patrick Ewing in the post is still crucial.

7.   A stirring road playoff victory at Minnesota last weekend.

8.   A strong finish to the regular season and three impressive playoff victories, however, have the Galaxy feeling confident.

9.   After all, it was Brooks and not the injured Blake who led New Orleans to its first playoff victory in franchise history.

10.   Brooks processed enough information to make some telling shots during his playoff victory in Houston.