The Eastern Conference playoff picture is still unsettled, with three first-round series set to be decided in Game 7. The second round will not be fully set until the outcomes of 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavaliers are determined.
Game 7 brings the highest stakes of the postseason so far for all six teams involved. Each matchup carries a straightforward consequence: win and advance, lose and see the season end.
Three Series, Three Deciders
The 76ers and Celtics add another chapter to one of the East’s familiar postseason matchups, with both teams needing one more win to extend their playoff run. Their Game 7 will decide which team moves on to the conference semifinals.
The Magic and Pistons also face a decisive finale, with their series coming down to one final game. The winner will secure a place in the second round after a full seven-game battle.
The Raptors and Cavaliers complete the trio of Game 7s in the East. Like the other two matchups, the series has reached the limit, leaving the conference bracket waiting for clarity.
Second Round Still Taking Shape
With all three remaining Eastern Conference series tied entering their final games, the next stage of the playoffs is paused until the results are complete. The outcomes will set the matchups for the conference semifinals and bring an end to a tightly contested opening round in the East.