11.   Dallas led the league in wins, and Colorado is coming off four consecutive playoffs wins over two-time defending champion Detroit.

12.   Down in a series, thoroughly dominated by an opponent, losers of consecutive playoff games.

13.   Doctors are uncertain when Murray, who has the Kings headed to their third consecutive playoff appearance, will return to the club.

14.   Galaxy striker Luis Hernandez will not start for the third consecutive playoff game because of a hip-flexor injury.

15.   Green Bay has won the past five between these teams, including three consecutive playoff victories.

16.   He has also thrown touchdown passes in eight consecutive playoff games.

17.   If Smith scores a touchdown tomorrow, it will give him a TD in five consecutive playoff games, the third-longest such streak in NFL history.

18.   It is that consistency that has the Kings on the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance.

19.   LOOK AHEAD Portland is staring at a second consecutive playoff sweep by the Lakers.

20.   Montana played the final two years of his career with the Chiefs before retiring, leading the team to consecutive playoff appearances.