Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Here’s more on the NBA playoffs on May 1, including start times, where to watch, an updated bracket, scores and more: Here are the three NBA playoff games on May 1: Detroit Pistons (1) vs. Orlando Magic (8): 6 p.m., Kia Center, Orlando (Game 6, Magic lead 3-2)

NBA playoffs 2026 start April 18, so let's check the NBA playoff bracket, Play-In Tournament situation and Eastern Conference standings and West.

The NBA Playoffs brackets and schedule are set, with the Eastern Conference Playoffs featuring the 76ers, Magic, Hornets, Heat, Pistons, Cavaliers, Raptors, Knicks, Hawks, and Celtics.

Coach Mike Brown and the Knicks led by Jalen Brunson think they might have just won the Eastern Conference because of a key learning from Hawks coach Quin Snyder.

Few teams entered the postseason under more pressure than the Knicks. Owner James Dolan's Finals-or-bust expectations, combined with an inconsistent regular sea

The East always felt up for grabs going into the postseason, and right now, New York is the most stable squad.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been fined $50,000, and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has been fined $25,000 after their altercation in the Knicks' 140-89 road win over the Hawks in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.

The New York Knicks jumped 17% in Eastern Conference champion prediction markets after crushing the Hawks, as Boston faces a must-win Game 7 against Philadelphia.