1.   Based on those series, both divisions figure to provide close, possible four-team races, if not excessively talented baseball.

2.   But a return to L.A. figured to provide the Lakers a boost.

3.   In short, the guys figure to provide the very lack of respectability she may need to save her family home.

4.   Playing Detroit for the second time in six days figured to provide challenges.

5.   The complex issue of summer recruiting figures to provide an ongoing challenge.

6.   And yet, for all the new faces sure to emerge, the old, familiar ones figure to provide the most compelling stories from these centennial games.

7.   The opening round figured to provide a few surprises, and it did.