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"Haiku" (pronounced HIE-koo), is defined as a style of Japanese poetry that features three unrhymed lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. In modern times, it's often defined as one more thing you learned in school that has no practical value in the real world ... until now.

We asked you to submit your own "playoffs" haiku, on any topic concerning the 16 teams to make the postseason, and here's what you came up with. Thanks to everyone who wrote in, and keep sending your playoffs haiku! We'll update this page regularly throughout the playoffs.

APRIL 22:

Sacramento Kings
Did you C that Webb?
Three hundred sixty degrees
Spun right around you
--Nikki (Berkeley, Calif.)

Indiana Pacers
Reggie Miller-Time
Raining three's, a reign of fire;
The great arc-angel
--Mikey (Indianapolis)

Los Angeles Lakers
Regular season
Merely a formality
Lakers rise again
--Matt (Los Angeles)

Philadelphia 76ers
The gust you just felt
Was A.I. crossing over
Next time do not blink
--Henry (Costa Rica)

Detroit Pistons
Big Ben Wallace says,
"Welcome to the 'No Fly Zone,'
All flights are canceled!"
--Allan (Roseville, Mich.)


APRIL 17:

Boston Celtics
Pierce dribbles upcourt
Looks straight at the defender
Blows quickly past him
--Sapak (Acton, Mass.)

Dallas Mavericks
I am a Bulls fan
They didn't make the playoffs
So go mavericks!
--Gubber (Fort Dodge, Iowa)


McGrady's moves to the hoop are pure poetry to his fans.
(NBAE/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons
Ben Wallace blocks it
And then Jon Barry shoots it
Running on full steam
--Hugh (Toronto)

Indiana Pacers
Jamison Brewer
Take him off the injured list
Pacers' best hair-do
--David (Paris, Ill.)

Los Angeles Lakers
Erstwhile land of lakes
Spawns a hardwood dynasty
Zen serenity
--Fleetwood (New York)

Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks three-point shooters
Toni, Timmy, Redd, Cassell
They help the Bucks win!
--Gus (Elkhorn, Wis.)

Minnesota Timberwolves
KG, MVP
Time to end our first-round streak
Can't stop the T-Wolves
--C.W. (Eden Prairie, Minn.)

Orlando Magic
T-Mac rules the court
Defenses fear him the most
Dunk, three or jumper
--Jake (Winter Park, Fla.)

Philadelphia 76ers
The human pinball
Pick-pocket king, greased lightning
The answer, A.I.
--King Edz (Sydney)

Phoenix Suns
They would win the East
But won't win a playoff game
Pity the poor Suns
--Allen (Mountain View, Ariz.)

Sacramento Kings
Kings down, need two points
Webb, dish ball to Mike Bibby
The jumper is good
--Jason (Keaau, Hawaii)

San Antonio Spurs
Spurs are on a roll
They will slaughter the Lakers
Shaq bricks all free throws
--The Lawn Ranger (College Station, Tex.)

Utah Jazz
Stockton to Malone
In the playoffs, games are won
Playing as a team
--Antone (Orem, Utah)

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