Boston Celtics Third Round Playoff Schedule 2023 (Next Opponent, Game Times and Dates for Conference Finals Series)

After surviving the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Boston Celtics are advancing to the next round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Now the No. 2 seed in the East prepares for its fifth Eastern Conference Finals appearance in seven years.

Here's everything you need to know about Boston's upcoming third 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 Wednesday, May 17 at TD Garden. This will be the first game of a best-of-seven series with Boston's second straight trip to the NBA Finals on the line.

Who Will the Celtics Play in Round 3 of the Playoffs?

As the No. 2 seed, Boston will face the No. 8 Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, which the former won in seven games.

The Celtics' third-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 (Miami) hosts Games 3 and 4, plus Game 6 if that is necessary.

If the Celtics beat the Heat again, they will advance to the NBA Finals for the 23rd time in franchise history.

Celtics Third Round Playoffs Schedule 2023

Boston's third-round playoff schedule is already set. See below for dates, start times, locations, and more.

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