The Boston Celtics are set to face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs, with the series kicking off at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at TD Garden. The Celtics, as the No. 2 seed in the East, will look to defend their title against the No. 7-seeded Magic, who finished the season with a 41-41 record.
The full schedule for the Celtics vs. Magic series has been released by the NBA, with games scheduled through May 3, if necessary. Should the Celtics advance, they will potentially face the winner of the Knicks vs. Pistons series, with the Knicks favored despite a winless record against the Celtics during the regular season. The Pistons, aiming to win their first playoff series since 2008, have been a surprise contender this season.