The Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.
Since the NBA has restarted its season on the Walt Disney World campus, there is technically no advantage on the home court. However, Boston has earned the highest seed and will be the designated “home team” for Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
Below is the schedule of the series.
Game 1: Monday, August 17, 6:30 pm (NBC Sports Boston, ESPN)
Game 2: Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 pm (NBC Sports Boston, TNT)
Game 3: Friday August 21, 6:30 pm (NBC Sports Boston, TNT)
Game 4: Sunday 23 August, 13:00 (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday August 25, TBD (NBC Sports Boston, TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday August 27, TBD (NBC Sports Boston, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday August 29, TBD (NBC Sports Boston, TNT)
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