US EditionNBA East Playoff Preview Capsules: Pistons-Magic, Celtics-76ers, Knicks-Hawks, Cavaliers-Raptors
Eastern Conference playoff previews highlight critical factors such as Joel Embiid's health and James Harden's impact, alongside historic rivalries and key player matchups deciding series outcomes.
- The NBA Eastern Conference playoffs feature marquee matchups between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, and Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.
- Boston and Philadelphia meet in the postseason for the most common matchup in NBA history, with the Celtics having won six consecutive series against the 76ers.
- New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson faces Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels in key perimeter play, while Celtics defender Derrick White matches up against 76ers star Tyrese Maxey.
- Despite losing their season series 3-0 to the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers hold high Eastern Conference odds after acquiring James Harden to pair with Donovan Mitchell.
- While Harden continues his pursuit of a title in his 17th consecutive postseason appearance, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's status remains uncertain following an appendectomy.
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NBA East playoff preview capsules: Pistons-Magic, Celtics-76ers, Knicks-Hawks, Cavaliers-Raptors
The NBA playoffs begin Saturday. In the Eastern Conference, the No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons take on the No. 8-seeded Orlando Magic. The No. 2-seeded Boston Celtics play No. 7 Philadelphia in one series. Also, the No. 3 New York Knicks…
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Hawkscast: Hawks-Knicks Playoff Series Preview – SportsEthos
Last Updated on April 17, 2026 10:35 pm by Mikey K | Published: April 17, 2026 In this episode, Tim and Mikey preview the Atlanta Hawks’ first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The guys give you all the key stats, matchups, and more before the series tips off on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. FOLLOW us on “X”: @EthosHawks @Tim_ATL @MRKHoops SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/ymf6vssp Spotify: https:/…
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