1.   A sixth loss almost assures playoff elimination, thanks to tiebreakers.

2.   But the loss does assure Houston of the Eastern Conference title.

3.   His loss to Defiagbon assured him of a medal, but it was also the culmination of three years of work and personal rehabilitation.

4.   This loss assured the Cowboys of having the sixth pick in the first round in April.

5.   The loss assured Chicago of its worst August in franchise history.

6.   The loss assured the Bears their fourth straight season with double-digit losses.

7.   The loss assured the Diamondbacks of their first road series loss since last July.