NBA: Eastern Conference Playoff and Play-In Matchups Revealed - Dates Confirmed

The NBA Eastern Conference regular season has concluded, providing a clear picture for both the playoffs and the play-in tournament.

The Detroit Pistons finished atop the Eastern Conference with a 60-22 record, while the Boston Celtics secured the second seed at 56-26. Both teams are now awaiting their opponents from the play-in tournament.

Here are the matchups for the play-in tournament:

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic (The winner advances to face the Boston Celtics in the playoffs)

Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat (The winner will play the loser of the 76ers-Magic game, with that victor then facing the Pistons in the playoffs)

The playoff matchups are as follows:

Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers or Orlando Magic or Charlotte Hornets or Miami Heat

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers or Orlando Magic

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors

The play-in tournament is scheduled for April 14th and 17th, with the playoffs set to tip off on April 18th.