playoffs

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But merely re-signing those guys won’t improve the Lakers’ odds of getting past the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Last season, they sank out of the playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 52 years, ending the playoffs with a 16-3 record.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

They only won a couple more games the rest of the season and didn’t qualify for the playoffs.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie