This theme was also known for integrating the play-by-play announcer's voice-over introduction into the theme, it integrated three voice-over segments, one for the visiting team, home team, and game storyline to set the game storyline into the broadcast. This practice was common with CBS Sports themes of the 1980s.
The theme also featured a distinctive characteristic of incorporating the play-by-play announcer's voice-over opening into the music, it incorporated three distinct voice-over segments, one for each team and the overall game narrative to set the stage for the broadcast. This approach was common among CBS Sports themes from the 1980s.