21.   The victory guaranteed a fifth-place finish in the Eastern Conference for Toronto, which will face the New York Knicks in the postseason.

22.   The victory guarantees Lemieux at least two more home playoff dates and, more importantly, a chance to win his third Stanley Cup.

23.   The victory guaranteed the Bulls would have home court advantage throughout the playoffs.

24.   Victory here will guarantee coach Fabio Capello the Serie A title, whatever happens to second-placed Juventus in their match at AS Roma.

25.   Victory here will guarantee coach Fabio Capello the Serie A title, whatever happens to second-placed Juventus at AS Roma.