playoffs

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After the Lakers lost in the second round of the playoffs to Oklahoma City, Reaves had this to say when asked about his future and returning to the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 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

Cummings said he attended around 200 Astros games, and never remembers the ballpark being louder outside of the playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

With a 16-3 record throughout the playoffs, the Knicks were clearly the best team in basketball this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

But many felt that Edwards had been unprepared for the outrage that greeted his initial decision to keep the Carter Cowboys out of the playoffs.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger