1.   A loss would drop them three games back.

2.   A loss could drop them behind not only Dallas, but Portland.

3.   A Stars victory pushes them to one behind while a loss drops them five points back.

4.   However, the loss dropped them four games behind the final Western Conference playoff spot.

5.   Or, a loss could drop Tech to fifth.

6.   The loss dropped Seattle to eighth in the West, a half-game behind Utah.

7.   The loss dropped them into a tie with Golden State in the basement of the Pacific Division.

8.   The loss dropped the Angels three games back of Cleveland in the A.L. wild-card race.

9.   The loss dropped the Dodgers eight games behind the New York Mets in the wild- card race.

10.   The loss dropped the Dodgers not only in the National League West but also in the wild-card standings.