playoffs

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He’s been busy because the playoffs are taking place, and players are apparently following the philosophy “look good, feel good, play good.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The NBA’s most snakebit franchise pulled off the most miraculous comeback of the playoffs, roaring back to win in overtime, 115-104.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Seven Mission League teams out of eight made the Southern Section playoffs, and one way to eliminate them is have Mission League teams face off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In their quest to reach the NBA Finals for the first time this century, they’ve suffered seasons so miserable they were eliminated from the playoffs with weeks to spare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

You guys kept comparing statistics and talking about the playoffs.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy