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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder, left, passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's regular season is in the final week. Detroit, Boston, New York, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver, Houston and Minnesota are in the playoffs. Atlanta and Toronto have the best paths to secure spots in the East without going to the play-in tournament. Miami is now locked into the play-in. So are Phoenix, the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland and Golden State. The Warriors will be the No. 10 seed in the West.