The Latest Breaking News from Eastern Conference

Here’s the Entire Schedule for the First Round Matchups of the 2023 NBA Playoffs

The NBA postseason is finally here.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2023

Atlanta Hawks book a berth in NBA playoffs

A 116-105 victory over Miami Heat on Tuesday in the first game of the play-in tournament earned the Atlanta Hawks a spot in the NBA playoffs.

The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023

Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan offers up some packing tips for teammates

With the season on the line, the Bulls play next Wednesday in the Eastern Conference play-in game. As far as DeRozan was concerned, pack for a second game ... just in case.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023

Ahead of Sixers’ tilt, Raptors coach Nick Nurse opens up about uncertain future, Toronto turmoil

PHILADELPHIA — On paper, the Toronto Raptors were supposed to join the 76ers as one of this season’s Eastern Conference’s elite teams.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 1, 2023

Boston Celtics rout Milwaukee Bucks with Jayson Tatum show

Jayson Tatum led Boston Celtics' big win over Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday with 40 points in the game, which helped his team register a 140-99 rout.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2023

Celtics make statement, demolish Bucks with dominant performance

With just more than a week remaining in the regular season, it may be too late for the Celtics to catch the Bucks in the race for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, especially after Tuesday’s horrendous loss to the Wizards.

Boston Herald · Mar 31, 2023

Kyle Palmieri scores twice as Islanders top Devils at UBS

The Islanders, in a hard push to secure their hold on the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot, played a playoff-style game with their physicality, forechecking and clogging of the neutral zone. It was a lesson for the speedy and playoff-bound Devils.

Newsday · Mar 28, 2023

Positives, negatives apparent early in Fire season

The lone winless Eastern Conference team entering Saturday’s match at Inter Miami, the Fire played well at Philadelphia and should have beaten FC Cincinnati but also have been plagued by familiar issues.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2023

Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing.

Newsday · Mar 25, 2023

Nets lose 4th in a row; rally late and fall short to Cavs, 115-109

NEW YORK — No wonder the Cavaliers want the Nets in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs this season.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023