NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NBA Eastern Conference Openers
The Boston Celtics asserted dominance over the Philadelphia 76ers, immediately establishing a commanding lead in their opening playoff contest and threatening to hand the Sixers their seventh consecutive series defeat in recent rival matchups. Across the league, the Detroit Pistons welcomed the Orlando Magic for their respective Game 1 tip-off, with live coverage tracking early action from the Motor City arena as both Eastern Conference hopefuls began their postseason runs under the bright lights.