playoff game
Example Sentences
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That didn’t stop the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from falling to the floor after every shot in a recent playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"I've been at every playoff game this year," Donahue said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Viral videos of Knicks fans parading in front of Madison Square Garden started trending during each playoff game.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
The previous 351 teams to fall behind by such a massive margin in the fourth quarter of a playoff game, dating back to 2012, had all gone on to lose, according to Stats Perform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Plus, tonight is a playoff game and when my mom gets home from her shift, she’s going to make her bacon-wrapped hot dog bites.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
