1.   And Costa Rica, the overall victor, had to win a playoff with Guatemala to even make the final six.

2.   And though the Lakers won the playoff battle in seven games, neither team has an edge in this series.

3.   But ... I won one playoff round in my entire career.

4.   But Hogan added to his legend by nailing a one-iron into the final green, making his par, and then winning the playoff.

5.   If the team wins the regional playoffs, Jim will try baseball again.

6.   In their history, the Rangers have never come back to win a playoff round from this situation.

7.   In the WNBA, the Liberty has to clinch the conference title, win the playoffs, face down mighty Los Angeles or Houston.

8.   It was emotionally appropriate that the New York Giants win the playoffs against the Minnesota Vikings.

9.   Just hours before his death, Penick was told that Love had won a playoff last Sunday in New Orleans to earn his Masters ticket.

10.   Somebody who can thrive down on the block, where the playoffs are won and lost, where the Rockets once ruled as champions.