2025 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

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The 2025 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals.

The Detroit Pistons' comeback to even their first-round series fell short Sunday, as the New York Knicks head back to Madison Square Garden with a chance to close it out Tuesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Miami Heat on Saturday without Darius Garland, handing the Heat their worst-ever playoff loss.

Sunday, the No. 2 Boston Celtics beat the No. 7 seed Orlando Magic in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead. The No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers also have a chance to close out the series after the defeating the No. 5 seed Milwaukee Bucks on…