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NBA Playoffs: What to Expect

The regular season ended Sunday with just enough chaos to foretell the postseason triumph and tragedy that awaits. Oklahoma City and Boston are the favorites (an unpopular take in Cleveland), Golden State and Memphis will duke it out in the play-in, and — the moment all of Detroit and fans of comeback stories everywhere have been waiting for — the Pistons' return to the NBA playoffs. From the bracket to the schedule and best case scenarios for all 20 teams, here's what to know.

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