Basketball John Ydstie talks with Wall Street Journal sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about the NBA playoffs, which start tonight. The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers look strong again.

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April 19, 200212:00 AM ET

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John Ydstie talks with Wall Street Journal sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about the NBA playoffs, which start tonight. The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers look strong again. But there are some surprise contenders, including the Sacramento Kings, New Jersey Nets and Boston Celtics. Also, Stefan says the WNBA season is getting ready to start. The league may expand to cities that do not already have an NBA team.