playoff game

Example Sentences

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"I've been at every playoff game this year," Donahue said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

For many Knicks fans, this may be one of the only times they can afford to see a Knicks playoff game.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Neither Michael Jordan nor Scottie Pippen missed a single playoff game during either of the Bulls’ two “three-peat” runs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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