BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 8: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics pregame against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 8, 2023 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs after the 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in a Play-In game. The full schedule includes Game 1 on April 19, with subsequent games through May 2, if necessary. The Celtics, who finished the season with a 56-26 record, have a distinct advantage over the 45-37 76ers, who struggled with injuries. The teams split their regular-season matchups 2-2, with many games closely contested.
