Go Figure

8 Consecutive season-openers lost by the Hawks, an NBA record; Atlanta was beaten by the 76ers 88--75 on opening night this year.

$61.7 million Amount the Knicks are paying Allan Houston, Jalen Rose, Maurice Taylor, Shandon Anderson and Jerome Williams—who aren't playing for them.

11 teams (the Jazz, Bucks, Magic, Sonics, Pistons, Clippers, Hornets, Bulls, Raptors, Hawks and Bobcats) with payrolls under $61.7 million.

6 Consecutive games in which Penguins rookie Evgeni Malkin scored a goal to start the season, the NHL's longest streak to begin a career since 1917.