The Celtics are still awaiting their opponent for their second round series but the NBA officially released two potential options for Game 1 start times in that series.
If the Cavaliers beat the Magic on Friday night in six games, the Celtics will host Cleveland at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon with a 1 p.m. start. If the Magic/Cavs series goes a full seven games, the Celtics will host the winner of that matchup for Game 1 on Tuesday with 7 p.m.
Boston will be well rested for either option after wrapping up their series against the Heat in five games on Wednesday night. The Celtics are expected to be without starting center Kristaps Porzingis for the entire second round as he recovers from a right calf strain, making the additional rest valuable for the rest of Boston’s roster who should see added minutes.
The Celtics should end up being heavy favorites against whatever team advances out of the Magic-Cavs matchup. Orlando hosts Cleveland in Game 6 on Friday night, trailing 3-2 in the series.
Here are the two full series schedule options depending on the start dates:
If Cavaliers win on Friday night to win the series:
Game 1: Cavaliers at Celtics on Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m. on ABC (get tickets at StubHub or Vividseats)
Game 2: Cavaliers at Celtics on Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. (get tickets at StubHub or Vividseats)
Game 3: Celtics at Cavaliers on Saturday, May 11, 8:30 p.m.
Game 4: Celtics at Cavaliers on Monday, May 13, TBD
Game 5: Cavaliers at Celtics on Wednesday, May 15, TBD (if necessary)
Game 6: Celtics at Cavaliers on Friday, May 17, TBD (if necessary)
Game 7: Cavaliers at Celtics on Sunday, May, 19, TBD (if necessary)
If the Cavaliers vs. Magic series goes the full seven games:
Game 1: Cavaliers OR Magic at Celtics on Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Game 2: Cavaliers OR Magic at Celtics on Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Game 3: Celtics at Cavaliers OR Magic on Saturday, May 11, 8:30 p.m.
Game 4: Celtics at Cavaliers OR Magic on Monday, May 13, TBD
Game 5: Cavaliers at Celtics on Wednesday, May 15, TBD (if necessary)
Game 6: Celtics at Cavaliers on Friday, May 17, TBD (if necessary)
Game 7: Cavaliers at Celtics on Sunday, May, 19, TBD (if necessary)
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