7. Memphis Grizzlies (42-20)
8. Houston Rockets (41-41)
JADWAL BABAK PERTAMA PLAYOFF
Wilayah Timur
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons (8)
(Head to Head Reguler 2015/16: 1-3)
Game 1: Minggu, 17 April, kandang Cleveland
Game 2: Rabu, 20 April, kandang Cleveland
Game 3: Jumat, 22 April, kandang Detroit
Game 4: Minggu, 24 April, kandang Detroit