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Summary

The Clippers finalized their playoff roster, excluding veteran Ke Te-Thomas, who acts more as an assistant coach. They faced Sen Lin in the first round, easily sweeping them 4-0 despite Sen Lin's regular season win against them. Yang Rui's tactics focused on strong zone defense and utilizing star players like Chandler and Griffin. The Thunder and Lakers also swept their opponents, with the Lakers avenging last season's defeat to the Mavericks. The Spurs advanced past the Warriors, with rookie Ko Huai-Leonard making a significant impact. In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers swept the Magic, with Howard performing well but struggling without support. The Pacers eliminated the 76ers in a tight series, while the Nets defeated the Celtics in a close matchup, with Yao Ming being a standout player. The Raptors overcame the Hawks in a thrilling Game 7, with Zhan Ning Si shining and confidently declaring they would defeat the Cavaliers next.

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