NBA Playoffs Hoops

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• A helpful dime dropped right before a bucket. (6)
• The unit executing plays to find an open look. (7)
• The Eastern or Western division of the league. (10)
• A best-of-seven battle between two rivals. (6)
• A high-flying slam that hypes up the crowd. (4)
• A quick four-game victory that brings out the brooms. (5)
• To survive and move on to the next round. (7)

Down

• Where you might aim for a bank shot. (9)
• The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass. (7)
• A number indicating a franchise's playoff ranking. (4)
• The woven nylon that dances after a swish. (3)
• The gritty effort required to get crucial stops. (7)
• The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter. (7)

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