11.   Looking at the possible playoff matchups, Boston trails overwhelmingly when it comes to catching the ball.

12.   Neither team won a home game in the series this season, leaving into question the importance of the homecourt in a playoff matchup between the two.

13.   One of the many intriguing elements in the Knicks-Miami Heat playoff matchup is that people on both sides enjoy close relationships.

14.   The Lakers want to win their division, if only to improve their chances of avoiding a first-round playoff matchup with Portland.

15.   The possibility of a Lakers-Clippers playoff matchup is remote.

16.   The Senators and the Flyers, who need goalie Roman Cechmanek to regain his form, have both limped into this improbable playoff matchup.

17.   Two of the best minds in the game think the patriots have a solid chance to upset the Steelers in their playoff matchup Saturday at Three Rivers Stadium.

18.   We have seen this playoff matchup before.

19.   Without them, it was difficult to get a read on what this playoff matchup might hold.

20.   Years later, Dave Stewart beat Clemens like a drum in every playoff matchup.