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ESPN projects NBA playoff chances for 2026-27 season

Original: Basketball Power Index: NBA projections, playoff chances for 2026-27 season

ESPN's Basketball Power Index has released its projections for the NBA's 2026-27 season, ranking teams and estimating playoff probabilities. The release is drawing attention from fans and analysts comparing the model's title favorites and projected playoff field against preseason expectations and offseason roster moves.

Why now: It is preseason analysis season, and fans are debating the model's team rankings and playoff odds for the upcoming NBA year.

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• Basketball Power Index: NBA projections, playoff chances for 2026-27 season · ABC7 San Francisco
• Basketball Power Index: NBA projections, playoff chances for 2026-27 season · ESPN

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