21.   Rosamond High School was disqualified from the Southern Section Division X finals scheduled after an assistant football coach admitted to altering game films exchanged with playoff opponents.

22.   The average Lakers fan, however, does not seem to mind seeing the team breeze through playoff opponents.

23.   The Bulls will visit Thursday when they play the Washington Bullets, a possible playoff opponent.

24.   The Cleveland Cavaliers have become the most likely first-round playoff opponent for the Knicks, which may be a blessing for New York.

25.   The game was big because with a victory the Lakers could send a message to the Trail Blazers, a likely first-round playoff opponent.

26.   The nature of his Nissan victory left his playoff opponents more upbeat than discouraged.

27.   The Pacers believe they will outlast the pesky Celtics and become a tough playoff opponent for anyone.

28.   The Suns are thinking about first-round playoff opponents.

29.   The Sharks, Flames and Oilers are all potential first-round playoff opponents for the Stars.

30.   Then they lost a golden opportunity to send a message to the Spurs, their frequent tormentor and potential second-round playoff opponent.