Celtics' Playoff Journey Begins Sunday

0:00It's April 15th, this is Boston Celtics News today, AI powered updates on your team. I'm Corey with the story. The 2026 NBA playoffs are heating up, with the Boston Celtics locked in as the Eastern Conference's number two seed. Their first round opponent comes down to the winner of tonight's playing clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic, the 7. And 8 seats, no matter who advances, Boston gets at least two home games at TD Garden right out the gate. That playing games the final hurdle before the real bracket locks in, and Celtics fans are already buzzing about potential matchups. Philly brings that grit with their stars, while Orlando's young guns could push the pace. Either way, it's a winnable series for the champs looking to. Defend their crown. Expectations are sky high after Boston's dominant regular season run, and this schedule lets fans map out trips early. The impact hits home with those guaranteed garden dates, packing the stands and cranking

1:00the energy for a deep playoff push. Game 1 tips off Sunday, April 19th at 1pm Eastern on ABC, all at TD Garden. Game 2 follows Tuesday, April 21st at 7pm on Peacock, still home court. Then things shift, Game 3 Friday, April 24th at 7pm on Prime Video, and a spot to be determined, Game 4 Sunday, April 26th. At 7pm on NBC and Peacock, also away. Games 5 through 7, Tuesday, April 28th, Thursday, April 30th, and Saturday, May 2nd have times and networks, TBD, BF5, and 7 return to TD Garden if needed. Lock in those dates, Celtics Nation, the road to another ring starts now.