The Boston Celtics finally advanced to the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night, eliminating the Atlanta Hawks by a 128-120 final score in Game 6. Now, the C’s move on to face the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston won the season series with Philly during the regular season 3-1, but its greatest margin of victory was just nine points on Oct. 18, 2022. Jayson Tatum mostly struggled to play his best basketball against the Sixers, averaging a subpar 21.0 points in four games, while shooting 44.4 percent. Jaylen Brown averaged 21.7 points in three games against Philadelphia, while shooting 48.1 percent.
Check below for the full Celtics-Sixers schedule. Tipoff times are yet to be determined for Games 5-7, should they be necessary. But the dates are locked in.
Game 1: Monday, May 1, 7:30PM
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making the game-winning three-point basket in the final seconds of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 110-107. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Game 2: Wednesday, May 3, 8PM
Feb 15, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) chase a loose ball during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Game 3: Friday, May 5, 7:30PM
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Game 4: Sunday, May 7, 3:30PM
Feb 15, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 9, Time TBD
Jan 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) blocks a shot attempt by Philadelphia 76ers power forward Tobias Harris (12) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 11, Time TBD
Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 14, Time TBD
Dec 20, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (22) and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
