1.   After defeating Pennsylvania in a playoff game Saturday he announced his retirement, effective after the Tournament.

2.   It is the most newsworthy item since the Dodgers failed to sell out their playoff games.

3.   There was no reason for a playoff game because both were assured of advancing to the postseason.

4.   Almost never is a significant playoff game decided in the first quarter, but this one was.

5.   Also, no one has to explain to Hamilton that playoff games are infinitely more important.

6.   Although he put three shots on goal Monday night, he has not scored in his last eight playoff games.

7.   Although the Red Wings sold out all their playoff games, the Hurricanes did not.

8.   Although Turner will get the rights to fewer playoff games, it will get more regular-season games.

9.   And he said he was already thinking about the opening playoff game Tuesday night.

10.   And as if it were scripted, Mullin got to play in his first NBA playoff games in the Garden on Saturday and Sunday.