1.   And it is one that has been stoked by a couple of memorable head-to-head encounters this season heading into Masters week.

2.   Larry Johnson had heard what Scottie Pippen said about the Knicks after their first encounter this season.

3.   My first encounter this season with Belle came at the July All-Star Game in Arlington.

4.   In winning two late season encounters against contenders Lazio and Inter, Juventus benefited from what critics charged were favorable calls.

5.   The two leading sides have two games to play but Benifica are guaranteed the title after coming out on top of their two league encounters this season.