111.   The Kings, who had won three straight, beat the Mighty Ducks and Phoenix Coyotes by one goal each on Monday and Tuesday despite spotty play.

112.   The Magic had won four straight.

113.   The Patriots have won three straight and will win again.

114.   The Rockets were seemingly starting to mature past their early-season growing pains, winning three straight before Barkley went down.

115.   The Ravens won their first title the year Santiago came to watch, and now they have won three straight.

116.   The Suns had won seven straight against the Knicks at America West Arena.

117.   The surprising Devils won seven straight but needed to beat the Blackhawks in Chicago Stadium in the last game of the year to get into the playoffs.

118.   The Twins have won two straight from Boston after losing four in a row to Texas.

119.   The Vikings have won four straight and this one makes five.

120.   The Vikings have won four straight.