Boston Celtics Second Round Playoff Schedule 2023 (Next Opponent, Game Times and Dates for Semifinal Series)

Boston Celtics Second Round Playoff Schedule 2023 (Next Opponent, Game Times and Dates for Semifinal Series)

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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 Playoffs?

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