11.   The Spurs have had no problem with the Mavericks since then, but in their widely anticipated matchup with the Lakers, the loss of Anderson could hurt.

12.   They dueled for eight intensity-filled innings in their highly anticipated matchup, before pitch-count and circumstance got them both.

13.   This is the most anticipated matchup.

14.   We might as well concede eighth place to the Celtics and get on with the anticipated matchup with the Magic.

15.   The anticipated matchup between future Hall of Famers fizzled as Clemens refused to challenge Bonds.