Eastern Conference NBA teams in play-in spots are underperforming with records below .500. The Sixers face challenges yet show potential for playoffs.

The addition of Brandon Ingram should help the Raptors and they now have an established All-Star on the roster. Pairing Ingram with Scottie Barnes could be interesting and Toronto could look to make a late-season push toward the playoffs.

Now that pencils are down and trade calls have been made, let’s take stock of what each East team did and how it affects their place in the playoff race.