The Stags' Eugene Quilban, who played in his last season, was named as the best player of the series-clinching game.

He had three triple-doubles - including one in the series-clinching game - against the Boston Celtics in the 2002 Eastern Conference finals.

In the series-clinching game, he shut out the Detroit Tigers on three hits.

Howard was on the court as time expired in the series-clinching game because the three stars of the Heat (James, Wade and Bosh) had arranged it.

Konerko caught the final out for every one of the series-clinching games throughout the playoffs.

Arroyo has become the surprise of the staff, compiling a 5-0 record and a 3.22 E.R.A. in his last nine starts, including the series-clinching game against Anaheim.

Evans led the team with 23 points in the series-clinching game.

He was forced to take a commercial flight, arriving at the Meadowlands shortly before the game, then winning the series-clinching game, 3-2.

That season he became the first pitcher in history to win the series-clinching game in three postseason series.

Chipper Jones hit .444 with 2 home runs in the division series, including a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the series-clinching game.