Fri May 02 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Celtics’ Second-Round Playoff Schedule Set, Awaiting Knicks or Pistons
**Boston, MA** – The Boston Celtics’ path to the Eastern Conference Finals is now clear, though their opponent remains uncertain. After dispatching the Orlando Magic in five games, the #2 seeded Celtics will face the winner of the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons series in the semifinals. With the Knicks currently leading 3-2, Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Detroit.
The Celtics’ home court advantage will begin immediately, with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals set for Monday at TD Garden, followed by Game 2 on Wednesday. Games 3 and 4 will then be played in the opponent’s arena on May 10th and 12th respectively. If necessary, the series will continue with Game 5 in Boston on May 14th, Game 6 on the road May 16th, and a decisive Game 7 back in Boston on May 19th.
The Celtics’ schedule mirrors that of the other Eastern Conference semifinal series, between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, which begins a day earlier on Sunday. Specific game times and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. The Eastern Conference Finals are currently scheduled to begin on May 21st, but could potentially start as early as May 19th, all games airing on TNT.
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