2nd round schedule against Sixers depends on Game 5 outcome between Celtics-Hawks
After the Boston Celtics’ Game 4 victory in Atlanta giving them a 3-1 series lead over the Hawks, the NBA presented two possible Round 2 scenarios for the Philadelphia 76ers….
Apr 23, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
After the Boston Celtics' Game 4 victory in Atlanta giving them a 3-1 series lead over the Hawks, the NBA presented two possible Round 2 scenarios for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Apr 23, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) goes to the basket behind Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the first half during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
If the Celtics secure a Game 5 win on Tuesday night to eliminate the Hawks, then a series between the Sixers and Celtics would begin on Saturday, April 29 with the Celtics as the No. 2 seed holding home-court advantage.
Game 1: Saturday, April 29
Game 2: Monday, May 1
Game 3: Friday, May 5
Game 4: Sunday, May 7
Game 5: Tuesday, May 9
Game 6: Thursday May 11
Game 7: Sunday, May 14
If the Celtics-Hawks series lasts six or seven games, then the Sixers' series would start Monday, May 1st then played on the following dates:
Game 1: Monday, May 1
Game 2: Wednesday, May 3
Game 3: Friday, May 5
Game 4: Sunday, May 7
Game 5: Tuesday, May 9
Game 6: Thursday, May 11
Game 7: Sunday, May 14
The Sixers enjoyed a day off on Sunday after sweeping the Nets and won't have practice session on Monday. The team is grateful for the rest before Round 2, but it seems that they would prefer the second scenario with Game 1 on May 1 due to Joel Embiid's uncertain status.
On Saturday, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers stated that Joel Embiid's chances of playing in the beginning of the second round after his right knee sprain were at best 50 percent.
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