21.   And the Sonics were playing their third game in three nights and coming off an emotional overtime victory in Sacramento.

22.   And so, for the third straight game, they did not prevail.

23.   And, for the third consecutive game, the Dodgers scored early and slumbered late.

24.   Another crucial decision took a goal away from the Bruins, who lost their third consecutive game.

25.   And, since this was only their third game, has there been enough time to judge anything accurately?

26.   Andre was over in the third game of the last set.

27.   Are you ready for the third professional all-star game in eight days?

28.   As it turned out, playing without Payton was too much to overcome as the Sonics lost their third game in a row on the road.

29.   As the Yankees prepared for the third game of their opening playoff series against the Cleveland Indians on Friday night, their rotation was in shambles.

30.   Asked what it would take to motivate his team after losing the decisive third game of the Division Series, Dierker quipped sharply about having a pep rally.