With organized sports on pause currently, I suspect everyone could use a few more sports metaphors in business discussions (and Zoom meetings). Sometimes the hardest part of a transaction is getting everyone lined up in the right position and pushing forward to get those last few details ironed out before a purchase agreement gets signed.
Even though your diligence may have progressed very well, and draft agreements have been passed back and forth without significant changes, this does not always mean closing your deal is a slam dunk.