The Boston Celtics are officially set for a first-round playoff showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers, with the full series schedule now released.
Boston opens the series at TD Garden on Sunday, April 19, as expectations immediately shift from regular-season success to postseason execution.
Here’s the complete schedule, TV info, and what to watch as the series gets underway.
Celtics vs 76ers First Round Schedule
GettyJoel Embiid warms up prior to a Philadelphia 76ers game.
- Game 1: Sunday, April 19 — 1:00 p.m. ET — Boston
- Game 2: Tuesday, April 21 — 7:00 p.m. ET — Boston
- Game 3: Friday, April 24 — 7:00 p.m. ET — Philadelphia
- Game 4: Sunday, April 26 — 7:00 p.m. ET — Philadelphia
- Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, April 28 — 1:00 p.m. ET — Boston
- Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, April 30 — 1:00 p.m. ET — Philadelphia
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 2 — 1:00 p.m. ET — Boston
How to Watch Celtics vs 76ers
Games in the series will air across a mix of national and streaming platforms, including:
- ABC
- NBC
- Peacock
- Amazon Prime Video
Broadcast assignments will vary by game, so viewers may need access to both traditional TV and streaming platforms to watch the full series.
3 Key Storylines to Watch
GettyJayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics react during a game at TD Garden.
Joel Embiid’s Health Looms Large
All eyes will be on Joel Embiid.
The 76ers star is working his way back from injury, and his availability and effectiveness could completely shift the balance of the series. When healthy, Embiid presents one of the toughest individual matchups Boston can face.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Lead the Charge
The Celtics will lean heavily on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to set the tone early.
Boston’s ability to control tempo, generate efficient offense, and defend at a high level starts with its two All-Star wings. A strong opening at home could dictate the direction of the series.
Pressure Is on Boston to Deliver
This isn’t a development year — it’s a results-driven run.
The Celtics enter the playoffs as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and expectations are firmly set on a deep postseason push. Handling Philadelphia in the first round is viewed as a necessary step, not an achievement.
Bottom Line
The matchup is set. The schedule is locked.
Now it’s about execution.
Boston has the home-court advantage — but against a team led by Embiid, nothing comes easy.
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