The Boston Celtics have officially advanced to the second round of the'2023 NBA Playoffs'after knocking off the Atlanta Hawks in their opening series. Now the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed prepares for a semifinals matchup.
Here's everything you need to know about the Celtics' upcoming second round series.
When Do the Celtics Play Next in the NBA Playoffs?
The Celtics won't be waiting long for their next game, which will be on Monday, May 1 at TD Garden. This will be the first game of a best-of-seven series with a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals on the line.
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Who Will the Celtics Play in Round 2 of the Playof fs?
As the 2-seed, Boston is set to face the 3-seed Philadelphia 76ers in the conference semis. Philadelphia also won its first-round series, sweeping the Brooklyn Nets in four games.
The Celtics' second round matchup will be a typical best-of-seven series that follows the 2-2-1-1-1 format. That means the better seed (Boston) hosts Games 1 and 2, plus Games 5 and 7 if those are necessary. The worse seed (Philly) hosts Games 3 and 4, plus Game 6 if that is necessary.
If the Celtics beat the Sixers to advance, they would then head to the Eastern Conference Finals with an NBA Finals berth on the line.
Celtics Second Round Playoffs Schedule 2023
The Celtics' second round playoff schedule is partially set. See below for dates, start times, locations and more.
|
Game |
Date/Time |
Location |
TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Monday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. ET |
TD Garden |
TNT |
|
2 |
Wednesday, May 3, 8 p.m. ET |
TD Garden |
TBD |
|
3 |
Friday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. ET |
Wells Fargo Center |
ESPN |
|
4 |
Sunday, May 7, 3:30 p.m. ET |
Wells Fargo Center |
ESPN |
|
5* (If necessary) |
Tuesday, May 9 |
TD Garden |
TNT |
|
6* (If necessary) |
Thursday, May 11 |
Wells Fargo Center |
ESPN |
|
7* (If necessary) |
Sunday, May 14 |
TD Garden |
TBD |