A basketball court during a time-out. DICK VITALE's frantic rasp is heard from off-screen:

"Oh my Lord, ladies and gentlemen, did this game ever turn out to be a doozy! Eighteen seconds left and the Providence Couch Potatoes are tied, yes tied, 84-84, with the Rhode Island Tube Zombies!

Stay glued to your seats, friends; that second bowl of chips can wait. This one's going DOWN TO THE WIRE . . .".