61.   The Chiefs tried to keep it close, to not throw deep, to not stretch the defense, to play conservatively and smart.

62.   The Celtics want to keep it close until the end.

63.   The Bruins have rebounded well from the zone, since it keeps them close to the backboard.

64.   The idea was to keep Ebo close, where distractions are few, yet afford him the independence a young man needs.

65.   The Nets kept it close for most of the game, fell behind in the third quarter and rallied midway through the fourth.

66.   The Patriots jumped on Denver early, and kept it close to win in the second half against the Colts.

67.   The Nets were able to keep things close for about four minutes.

68.   The Patriots will keep it close.

69.   The Sabres were rewarded for hanging around and keeping it close.

70.   The Rangers just need their own starter to keep it close until the hitters can finish the job.