71.   So it was quite a surprise when the Lakers included him on their playoff roster.

72.   The Bulls must release their playoff roster Monday, when they will also determine when center Luc Longley might be ready to play.

73.   The White Sox have several young arms, including Kip Wells and Jon Garland, who were inconsistent as starters this season and left off the playoff roster.

74.   Pitcher Bob Wolcott had played only seven major league baseball games before Tuesday and was not even on the active playoff roster for the Seattle Mariners until Monday.

75.   Teams have until Sunday to set their playoff rosters.

76.   That helped him earn a place on the playoff roster.