playoffs

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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

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

General manager Pat Verbeek and coach Joel Quenneville have put together an exciting young Ducks team that should make deep runs in the playoffs for years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

When he got there, he pulled up, turned his back to goalie Lukas Dostal, then shoved the puck just inside the right post for his seventh goal of the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Luckily, the baseball team made it to the playoffs, so our star athlete wouldn’t be able to go on the trip.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers