1.   Dutch defender Johan de Kock fired both goals as Schalke spoiled the return of star midfielder Stefan Effenberg to the Moenchengladbach lineup after a one-game suspension.

2.   The defeat spoiled the return of star-forward Roberto Baggio, back from a lengthy injury layoff.

3.   The loss spoiled the return of Baylor coach Kevin Steele and assistant Tommie Frazier.

4.   The Mavericks spoiled the return of Miami center Alonzo Mourning, who was back after missing three games with a stomach virus.

5.   The victory spoiled the return of former Atlanta coach Lenny Wilkens, whose Raptors were playing without guard Vince Carter.

6.   Vancouver got goals from all four lines to spoil the return of former captain Mark Messier in a victory over the New York Rangers.