1.   Aside from Shawn Kemp on occasion and just plain fun, Sonics coach George Karl contended his team missed old-fashioned luck this season.

2.   Both teams miss consecutive layups.

3.   Both teams missed several close scoring chances in a dramatic regulation, and the shootout provided an exclamation point.

4.   Both teams were missing three players called up to play with the national team in a friendly match against Finland Saturday night.

5.   Both teams missed easy baskets.

6.   Both teams missed field goals in overtime.

7.   Both teams missed field goals in the first overtime and scored touchdowns in the second.

8.   Both teams missed potential game-winning opportunities.

9.   Both teams were missing regulars in their defensive backfields because of injuries, but the Cowboys made successful adjustments to compensate.