The NBA playoffs are intensifying, showcasing a level of physicality that has taken center stage during the 2025 season. The ongoing series between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks has sparked confrontations, while the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors exemplify toughness as they clash. The Rockets, led by Dillon Brooks and Alperen Sengun, managed to force a Game 6. Meanwhile, Andre Drummond, currently sidelined with the Philadelphia 76ers, expressed his excitement for the playoffs on social media, despite his team's absence this postseason.

With the Sixers not participating in the playoffs for the first time since 2017, Drummond and his teammates are looking forward to regrouping for next season, aiming for a return to the contention in the Eastern Conference. As the playoffs unfold, fans are left to wonder if the Sixers can reclaim their spot as a playoff contender in the 2025-26 season.