11.   And look for a team like Arizona, which will be bounced out of the West.

12.   And that provides an opportunity for a young team like Seton Hall to vault itself among the traditional powers.

13.   And the playoffs begin without major markets such as New York and Chicago or traditional teams like the Canadiens and the Bruins.

14.   And, yes, Walker hears the NBA buzz that teams like the Knicks and Pistons already are starting to hoist white flags.

15.   And there are few teams like the Bills who are led by a trio so in tune.

16.   Any interest in Kapler from teams like the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals has been tempered by his contract.

17.   And within this reality, teams like the Red Sox were searching for new players in an effort to field the best replacement team possible.

18.   Are they so good that they can whip a good team like the Chiefs?

19.   Are teams like Tennessee and Oakland that much better than the Jets?

20.   As a result, a team like Howard is not ready for a team like Connecticut.