NBA Playoff Picture: Eastern Conference Matchups and Schedule

The Boston Celtics are on fire, and the NBA playoff picture is starting to take shape. As the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are set to face either the Orlando Magic or the Philadelphia 76ers in Round 1 of the playoffs.

After a thrilling victory over Orlando in their final regular-season game, Boston has put the pressure on the Magic to face off against Philly in a play-in matchup. The Sixers secured their spot by beating the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game.

Celtics fans, mark your calendars! The Magic-76ers showdown is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Boston’s first-round series will kick off at TD Garden on Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. ET. Keep an eye out for more details on the rest of the seven-game series schedule.

In the Eastern Conference play-in matchups, here’s what you can expect:

– Tuesday, April 14: Hornets vs. Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET
– Wednesday, April 15: 76ers vs. Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET
– Friday, April 17: 76ers/Magic vs. Hornets/Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET

As for the first-round matchups, here’s how things are shaping up in the East:

– No. 1 Pistons will take on the 76ers, Magic, Hornets, or Heat
– No. 2 Celtics will face off against the 76ers or Magic
– No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 6 Hawks
– No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Toronto Raptors

It’s an exciting time to be a Celtics fan, so stay tuned for more playoff action and see how Boston fares in their quest for glory!