11.   The game this year marks the conclusion of a two-year agreement between the Alamo Bowl and the SWC.

12.   The game also marked the debut of right wing Rick Tocchet, acquired from the Los Angeles Kings last Thursday for left wing Kevin Stevens.

13.   The game also marked the first Dodger Stadium appearance of Dodgers center fielder Brett Butler since the club reacquired him during the recent road trip.

14.   The game also marked the first time Payton and Kidd played together professionally in their hometown.

15.   The game marked the first start for Horry at small forward since hurting his back more than a month ago.

16.   The game marked the only meeting between the two clubs this season.

17.   The game marked the Philadelphia debut of Vanbiesbrouck, the veteran goalie who was signed as a free agent from the Florida Panthers.

18.   The game marked the second time the Kings recently lost to the Eastern Conference leader.

19.   The game marked the seventh this season on the road for the Nets, and marked their seventh loss in those games.

20.   The game marked their emergence as a true NFL powerhouse, a distinction they would hold for much of the next three decades.