61.   One scene in the closing minutes is sure to please devoted fans, however.

62.   Proehl was never quicker than in the closing minutes of the NFC championship game here two years ago when the Rams trailed Tampa Bay.

63.   Rogers also played well in the closing minutes, getting offensive rebounds to give the Celtics extra possessions and keep their hopes alive.

64.   So they had to play catch-up in the closing minutes.

65.   Suddenly, a surprisingly dull American Football Conference championship game turned dramatic in the closing minutes Sunday.

66.   The Aggies put the game away in the closing minute of the first half.

67.   The Bruins looked terrible against Stanford and would have lost if not for a tremendous defensive play in the closing minutes.

68.   The closing minutes of regulation and the overtime were frenetic, filled with magnificent defensive plays and stunning shots.

69.   The closing minutes of the second period were key for the Kings.

70.   The Celtics had talked for the last two days about how they simply wanted a chance in the closing minutes.