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The Play-In Tournament concludes with the final playoff berths in the East and West up for grabs.
DeMar DeRozan's steady showing in the Play-In Tournament has the Bulls 1 win away from the East's No. 8 spot.
The defending champs come into the playoffs on a roll, and its experienced core could be too much for L.A.
First-round playoff opponents Cleveland and Orlando each boast promising individual talent and startlingly similar strengths.
Get ready for the playoffs with the biggest storylines and key things to watch in every series.
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