11.   That victory clinched first place and a playoff bye for the Patriots on their way to Super Bowl XXXI.

12.   The Mets need one victory to clinch the NL wild-card spot.

13.   The victory clinched the American League wild-card berth for the Orioles, who will face Cleveland in the first round of the playoffs.

14.   The victory clinched the series four games to one, and sent the Lakers to their third consecutive Western Conference finals, where they will meet the Sacramento Kings.

15.   The victory clinched a playoff spot for Phoenix, which had dropped behind the Kings after a seven-game losing streak.

16.   The victory clinched the AFC West title and home field for the duration of the playoffs for the Broncos.

17.   The victory clinched a playoff spot for the Sixers, not that there was any doubt.

18.   The victory clinched a three-game sweep by the Knicks that sent them into the second round of the playoffs.

19.   Three consecutive victories clinched the regional title.

20.   Phoenix needs one more victory to clinch fourth place in the Western Conference and home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.