NBA Playoffs Tip-Off

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Boston franchise looking to hang another championship banner. (7)
• What happens when a team wins four straight games to advance. (5)
• A playoff matchup that can stretch up to seven games. (6)
• Motor City team that secured the top East seed in 2026. (7)
• The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays. (5)
• First name of the 2025 Finals MVP hailing from Canada. (4)
• Catchy moniker for San Antonio's towering young superstar. (5)

Down

• Purple and gold franchise with a storied postseason history. (6)
• A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs. (4)
• Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series. (3)
• A shot drained from beyond the three-point arc. (6)
• San Antonio team back in the mix thanks to a French phenom. (5)
• Madison Square Garden residents chasing a long-awaited title. (6)
• The Larry O'Brien prize hoisted by the victors. (6)
• Serbian center orchestrating Denver's offensive attack. (5)

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