playoffs

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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

It is not just about getting into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But at this point, it’s all but impossible to imagine him sniffing the playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

La Habra 6, Murrieta Mesa 4: Rylee Gruener hit a grand slam during a five-run inning to enable La Habra to eliminate top-seeded Murrieta Mesa in the Division I playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The Hazelwood Tigers always made the high school playoffs.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper