The Detroit Pistons will host Game 1 of the NBA playoffs on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET, but their opponent remains uncertain as the play-in games determine the final playoff spots. In the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat (10th seed) face the Charlotte Hornets (9) on Tuesday, with the loser eliminated, while the Orlando Magic (8) visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday for the seventh seed. In the West, the Portland Trail Blazers (8) play the Phoenix Suns (7) Tuesday, and the Golden State Warriors (10) face the Los Angeles Clippers (9) Wednesday. The winners of these matchups will compete for the eighth seed in each conference.
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