| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Final matchup in many a playoff series | Universal | 08 Jun 2024 |
| "Win or go home" NBA playoff matchup | Universal | 09 Jul 2023 |
| Dramatic end to a playoff series | Universal | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Frequent World Series finale | Newsday | 01 Aug 2021 |
| Conclusion of a close World Series | New York Times | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Conclusion of a close World Series | ||
| Playoff series finale ... or an apt title for this puzzle considering the number and length of its theme entries | ||
| Series ender, sometimes | ||
| Finale, perhaps | ||
| World Series finale |