Pistons in NBA playoffs: Here are possible first-round opponents after Play-In Tournament

The Detroit Pistons earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They finished the regular season on Sunday night with a 133-121 win over the Indiana Pacers for a final record of 60-22.

Who will the Detroit Pistons play in the NBA playoffs?

The Pistons will play the No. 8 seed in the first round of the playoffs, and that series will begin at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The NBA Play-In Tournament, which runs Tuesday through Friday, will determine the Pistons' first-round opponent.

How does the Play-In Tournament work?

Teams that finish seventh through 10th in the Eastern Conference participate in the Play-In Tournament. Here are the matchups:

No. 7 Philadelphia vs. No. 8 Orlando

No. 9 Charlotte vs. No. 10 Miami

➤ The winner of the 7 vs. 8 game is the No. 7 seed in the playoffs.

➤ The loser of the 9 vs. 10 game is eliminated.

➤ The loser of the 7 vs. 8 game plays the winner of the 9 vs. 10 game. The winner of that game is the No. 8 seed in the playoffs.

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What is the schedule of games in the Play-In Tournament?

Tuesday: No. 7 vs. No. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: No. 9 vs. No. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Friday: 7 vs. 8 loser vs. 9 vs. 10 winner, 7:30 p.m.

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