“Can the Underdogs Overcome the Giants? Cavaliers, Celtics, and Knicks Clash for Eastern Conference Supremacy!”

As the NBA regular season draws to a close, the anticipation is palpable—especially for fans of the Eastern Conference. With playoff spots secured and matchups set, it’s time to dive into what promises to be an exciting postseason. This weekend isn’t just any lazy Sunday; it’s the calm before the storm as teams gear up for the intensity of playoff basketball. The standings have established the contenders, and as we dissect the playoff bracket, we can almost feel the energy coursing through the arenas. Will the Cavaliers maintain their top position, or could an emerging underdog shake things up? Join me as we embark on a journey through the upcoming matches, exploring how these final games will shape the narrative of the playoffs. Ready for some hoops action? Let’s break it all down! LEARN MORE.

Detroit, in the playoffs for the first time since 2019, will push New York.That sets up these postseason matchups:

Atlanta (8) at Orlando (7) – winner is the No. 7 seed and will face Boston.
Miami (10) at Chicago (9) – winner to face loser of the 7/8 seed game to see who is the No. 8 seed and faces Cleveland.

EAST PLAY-IN

With one game to go, the Eastern Conference playoffs are locked in place. Here is how the standings shook out:

EAST PLAYOFFS

1. Cavaliers
2. Celtics
3. Knicks
4. Pacers
5. Bucks
6. Pistons
7. Magic
8. Hawks
9. Bulls
10. Heat#SoFiPlayIn tips off 4/15#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google tip off 4/19!The Pacers vs. Bucks in the first round should be an entertaining series, which will ultimately be won by the team that plays the better defense in an offensive showdown (since the All-Star break the Pacers have had the better defense, but by less than a point per 100 possessions).Cleveland (1) vs. No. 8 seed
Boston (2) vs. No. 7 seed
New York (3) vs. Detroit (6)
Indiana (4) vs. Milwaukee (5)