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NBA playoff picture: Celtics, Knicks in a tight race for No. 2 seed

First, a reality check: The Boston Celtics’ quest for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference is all but over. After falling ...

NBA Playoff Tracker: Which Teams Have Already Been Eliminated From Postseason Contention?

Tracking which NBA teams have clinched a playoff spot and which teams have been eliminated from playoff contention as the 2025–26 season comes to a close.
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Playoff race: NBA.com experts peg Rockets to finish in West’s top four

With a month left in the 2025-26 regular season, four NBA.com writers are all projecting the Rockets to finish in the top ...

Duren, Jenkins step up as Pistons secure playoff spot with win over Warriors

The Pistons became the first team in the Eastern Conference to secure a playoff berth in a win over the Warriors.

The Athletic: Is the Knicks’ bench better equipped for a deep playoff run?

How much will the Knicks rely on their bench in the postseason? They have more options this season than they did last season.

Spurs Poised to End Playoff Drought Behind NBA's Best Pick-and-Roll Pair

SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs are poised to end a six-year playoff drought, the longest in franchise history. They can punch their ...