1.   The victory lifted the Lakers back into first in the Pacific Division, a half-game over the Sacramento Kings, who lost at Indiana.

2.   The victory temporarily lifted the Rangers out of a funk that had seen them lose six of seven games.

3.   The victory lifted Tennessee to an unprecedented third consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.

4.   The victory lifted the Lakers into a tie with Sacramento for the top spot in the Western Conference.

5.   A Bolton victory would probably lift it out of the relegation mire with Ipswich and Everton level on points and facing tough games.

6.   A Bolton victory would probably lift it out of the relegation mire, with Ipswich and Everton level on points and facing tough games.

7.   The victory lifted Yomiuri to within five games of the Central League-leading Carp.

8.   The victory lifted PSG into third place in the standings, although fourth-placed Auxerre has three matches in hand.

9.   The victory lifted the BayStars to the third place in the league, with one-game lead over the Hanshin Tigers, who lost Saturday.

10.   The victory lifted the Broncos level with the Penrith Panthers at the top of the standings after four rounds of the fledgling competition.