Playoffs

Playoffs refer to a series of elimination games or matches in sports, typically held at the end of a regular season, to determine a champion among the top-performing teams or individuals. The format often involves a bracket system where teams compete in successive rounds, with the winners progressing to the next stage and the losers being eliminated from the competition. Playoffs can vary in structure, including best-of series, single-elimination, or round-robin formats, depending on the sport and league rules. The term is most commonly associated with team sports such as basketball, football, hockey, and baseball, but it can also apply to individual sports and other competitive formats. The excitement and intensity of playoffs usually derive from the high stakes, as teams vie for a title or championship after a rigorous season of play.