1.   The Comets began the day one-half game behind New York for first place in the Eastern Conference.

2.   The victory Monday put the Sonics a half game behind Phoenix for the fifth seed, which means starting the playoffs on the road.

3.   The Kings loss, coupled with a Los Angeles Lakers victory, left Sacramento one-half game behind the Lakers.

4.   The loss dropped the Rockets one-half game behind Seattle for second place in the Western Conference.

5.   The loss dropped the Astros one-half game behind Los Angeles in the wild-card race.

6.   The Sonics stayed a half game behind Utah for the best record in the West and remained a game in front of the Los Angeles Lakers.

7.   The Red Sox began the night one-half game behind the New York Yankees in the AL East.