The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics will await the winner of the Orlando Magic-Philadelphia 76ers play-in matchup in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Boston defeated Orlando 113-108 in Sunday’s regular-season finale to force the Magic to face Philly on the road. The Sixers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-106 in their final game of the campaign.
Here’s how the Eastern Conference looks ahead of the play-in tournament, plus dates and times for C’s fans to mark on their calendars:
Who will Celtics face in Round 1?
Boston will take on either Orlando or Philadelphia in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Magic will visit the 76ers in a play-in battle for the No. 7 seed.
Orlando vs. Philadelphia is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
When does the Celtics’ first-round series start?
Boston will begin Round 1 at TD Garden against either Orlando or Philadelphia on Saturday or Sunday. The date and time for Game 1 have not yet been finalized.
What are the other East playoff matchups?
Here are East play-in and first-round matchups:
Tuesday, April 14
- Hornets vs. Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET — Loser is eliminated from postseason
Wednesday, April 15
- 76ers vs. Magic, 7:30 p.m. ET — Winner gets East No. 7 seed
Friday, April 17
- 76ers/Magic vs. Hornets/Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET — Winner gets No. 8 seed, loser is eliminated from postseason
First-round matchups
- No. 1 Pistons vs. 76ers, Magic, Hornets, or Heat
- No. 2 Celtics vs. 76ers or Magic
- No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 6 Hawks
- No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Toronto Raptors
