"A lot of times in the past we haven't scored points, kept the game close or held our own," Toomer said.

Until the end, the Jets' defense had kept the game close.

But it's to your own advantage if I play the game close.

A strong defensive effort by the East team in the second half helped keep the game close.

In keeping with its pattern this season, the bullpen could not keep the game close.

The Cavaliers had 12 turnovers in the first half but kept the game close.

It looked like a certain touchdown that would make the game close.

They kept the game close and trailed Chicago by only 3 points with 2 minutes to play.

The Clippers kept the game close and even led, 81-79, with 3 minutes 55 seconds to play.

You've got to be able to keep the game close.