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Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23), LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) and LA Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) fight for possession of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.

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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 getting close to the final week. Detroit. Boston, New York, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver and Houston are in the playoffs. Minnesota is on the brink of clinching, while Atlanta and Philadelphia have the best paths to secure spots in the East without going to the play-in tournament.