BOSTON — The Boston Celtics secured a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals after ousting the Orlando Magic with relative ease in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.
The defending NBA champions defeated Orlando in five games and will now play the New York Knicks in the second round.
The Knicks took the series 4-2 after winning a tight game 6 in Detroit on Thursday night, 116-113.
Boston’s quest for Banner 19 will continue next week. Here’s a look at when they’ll play their second-round games:
- Game 1: Monday, May 5, at TD Garden
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 7, at TD Garden
- Game 3: Saturday, May 10, at NYK
- Game 4: Monday, May 12, at NYK
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14, at TD Garden (if necessary)
- Game 6: Friday, May 16, at NYK (if necessary)
- Game 7: Monday, May 19, at TD Garden (if necessary)
The times for tipoff in the games have not yet been determined.
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