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Jontay Porter gets a lifetime ban, a number of stars limp into the postseason, and we (quickly) break down the six first-round series that are already set.

On our final episode of the regular season, we wonder what's up with Kawhi Leonard's knee injury, consider the implications of Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf strain, discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' impending return, and break down Jrue Holiday's extension. Then, we hand out some regular-season hardware.

Who's the second-best team in the East? Who's the fourth-best team in the West? Is there any path to a deep run for the Lakers or Warriors? What's with Jalen Green and the Rockets taking off without Alperen Sengun?

The Pelicans lose Brandon Ingram, Deandre Ayton loses sleep, and we check in on how all of this year's in-season trades have worked out.

On this week's episode, we're talking about two mirror-image teams having up-and-down seasons, and the threat level they might pose to top teams in the postseason. Are the Dallas Mavericks or Miami Heat ready to be playoff spoilers?

Last week we talked about the league's most volatile and confusing teams. This week we're talking about this season's exemplars of stability: the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets, and Celtics.