NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Matchups and Schedule for 2021

The Boston Celtics, as the No. 2 seed, are gearing up for the NBA playoffs and will be facing either the Orlando Magic or the Philadelphia 76ers in Round 1. After a tight 113-108 victory over Orlando in their last regular-season matchup, the Celtics set the stage for a Magic-76ers faceoff in the play-in games.

Celtics fans, get your calendars ready! The Magic and the 76ers will battle it out on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET to secure the coveted No. 7 seed. Boston’s first-round series will kick off at TD Garden on Sunday, April 19, at 1 p.m. ET against either Orlando or Philadelphia. Stay tuned for the rest of the schedule as game dates and times have yet to be announced.

For a sneak peek at other Eastern Conference playoff matchups:

– Hornets vs. Heat on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET with the loser facing elimination.
– 76ers vs. Magic on Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The winner will clinch the East No. 7 seed.
– A showdown on Friday, April 17, between the 76ers/Magic and the Hornets/Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET will determine the No. 8 seed with the loser eliminated from the postseason.

So it’s game time! The Celtics are pumped to go up against their first-round opponent as they aim to emerge victorious in the postseason. Stay tuned for more on this playoff rollercoaster in the East!