61.   The Mets lost eight straight, and they bounced back pretty well.

62.   The Mets, who had recently lost seven straight, had come back with three straight victories.

63.   The Pistons will be hungry after losing two straight, and they rely on a slashing offense that could land the Knicks in foul trouble.

64.   The Reds won two of three in Philadelphia, then lost three straight in Atlanta.

65.   The Redskins have lost two straight and seem to have misplaced their bearings.

66.   The Panthers have lost six straight and are guaranteed a fourth consecutive losing season.

67.   The Rockets have most of their stars in street clothes, while the guys in uniform have lost seven straight.

68.   The Rockies also have been reeling, losing nine straight before sweeping white-hot San Diego on Saturday night.

69.   The Patriots have lost two straight.

70.   The result is that the Clippers have lost two straight and are slowly losing a nice chance to pick up ground during a lengthy January homestand.