2016 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference matchups, schedule
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It came down to the final night of the regular season, but the Eastern Conference playoff picture was completed Wednesday with the Boston Celtics' resounding rally past the Miami Heat, and the Charlotte Hornets' big home win over the Orlando Magic.
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Here are the Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchups:
1. Cavaliers vs. 8. Pistons
- Pistons won season series 3-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Apr. 17 | 3 p.m. | Cleveland | ABC |
| Wed. Apr. 20 | 8 p.m. | Cleveland | TNT |
| Fri. Apr. 22 | 7 pm | Detroit | ESPN |
| Sun. Apr. 24 | 8:30 p.m. | Detroit | TNT |
| Tues. Apr. 26 | TBD | Cleveland | TBD |
| Thurs. Apr. 28 | TBD | Detroit | TBD |
| Sat. Apr. 30 | TBD | Cleveland | TNT |
4. Hawks vs. 5. Celtics
- Hawks won season series 3-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Apr. 16 | 7 p.m. | Atlanta | ESPN |
| Tues. Apr. 19 | 7 p.m. | Atlanta | TNT |
| Fri. Apr. 22 | 8 p.m. | Boston | ESPN2 |
| Sun. Apr. 24 | 6 p.m. | Boston | TNT |
| Tues. Apr. 26 | TBD | Atlanta | TBD |
| Thurs. Apr. 28 | TBD | Boston | TBD |
| Sat. Apr. 30 | TBD | Atlanta | TNT |
2. Raptors vs. 7. Pacers
- Raptors won season series 3-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Apr. 16 | 12:30 p.m. | Toronto | ESPN |
| Mon. Apr. 18 | 7 p.m. | Toronto | NBA TV |
| Thurs. Apr. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Indiana | NBA TV |
| Sat. Apr. 23 | 3 p.m. | Indiana | TNT |
| Tues. Apr. 26 | TBD | Toronto | TBD |
| Fri. Apr. 29 | TBD | Indiana | TBD |
| Sun. May 1 | TBD | Toronto | TBD |
3. Heat vs. 6. Hornets
- Season series tied 2-2
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. Apr. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Miami | TNT |
| Wed. Apr. 20 | 7 p.m. | Miami | NBA TV |
| Sat. Apr. 23 | 5:30 p.m. | Charlotte | TNT |
| Mon. Apr. 25 | TBD | Charlotte | TBD |
| Wed. Apr. 27 | TBD | Miami | TBD |
| Fri. Apr. 29 | TBD | Charlotte | TBD |
| Sun. May 1 | TBD | Miami | TBD |
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