11.   The game lacked playoff atmosphere but had a similar feel, with tight-checking defense controlling the pace of play.

12.   The game lacks the precision and form celebrated by adult fans.

13.   The game lacked more than just playoff implications.

14.   The game lacked the overwhelming number of obstruction penalties that were called during exhibition games.

15.   The game lacked the style points of the high-scoring Tech-Texas games of recent memory, but that was of little consequence to the victor.

16.   The game lacked the anticipated matchup between Wayne Gretzky and Lemieux.

17.   This game lacks the similar rankings and the weeks of buildup.

18.   Until more corporate executives change their practices, the earnings game will never lack for players.

19.   What his game lacked, essentially, was game.

20.   What the game may have lacked in spectacular offense, it made up in bruising defense and high drama.