51.   The Suns should have left Horacio Llamas on the playoff roster and given him a little postseason experience.

52.   The trio will not be eligible for the possible playoff roster.

53.   Thus, barring any long-term injuries to some Mavericks guards and forwards, Shawn Bradley, Wang Zhizhi or Evan Eschmeyer might be left off the playoff roster.

54.   To make room for Cage and Williams, who finished the season on the injured list, the Nets removed Jack Haley and Don MacLean from the playoff roster.

55.   When he finally was waived, it was too late for the rookie to qualify for the playoff roster.

56.   While struggling for the last month, Pettitte has been faced with questions about his role on the playoff roster.

57.   Williams may reward regular players and veterans with spots on the playoff roster.

58.   Williams also will apparently wait until the final moments Tuesday or Wednesday before setting his playoff roster.

59.   Only after proving his fitness in a workout Tuesday did the Mets add him to their playoff roster.

60.   After repeated tardiness and errant behavior during the regular season, Rider was left off the playoff roster, although he continued practicing with the team.