51.   The New York Mets had their chances to pull within two games of the Atlanta Braves.

52.   The Padres pulled within a run in the sixth on an RBI double by Steve Finley and a run-scoring single by Tony Gwynn.

53.   The Nets pulled within three in the final quarter, and still it never felt like the game was in doubt.

54.   The other Sun Devils played with more of a purpose and began to execute their offense and make some shots, pulling within two.

55.   The Pacers pulled within two points on a Reggie Miller free throw.

56.   The Rockets scored the next seven points to pull within two.

57.   The Whalers overcame a two-goal deficit in the opening period and pulled to within one during the third period, but the Kings responded.

58.   The victory allowed Atlanta to pull within two and a half games of the Expos.

59.   The victory enabled Boston to pull to within one game of Indiana, which was idle.

60.   They scored eight points in a row to pull to within seven.