Celtics-Wizards, Pacers-Hornets to face off in East play-in tournament

Andrew Joe Potter• ·
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 28: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards plays defense on Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game on February 28, 2021 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE
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It took right up until the final day of the regular season, but the Eastern Conference's inaugural play-in tournament field is set.

The No. 7 Boston Celtics will host the No. 8 Washington Wizards for the East's seventh playoff seed.

Meanwhile, the No. 9 Indiana Pacers will host the No. 10 Charlotte Hornets. The winner of that matchup will travel to take on the loser of Celtics-Wizards for the eighth and final playoff berth.

Here's the broadcast schedule for the three-game gauntlet:

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