What TV channel is Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers on? NBA Playoffs Round 2 schedule
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers face off for the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals starting Monday, May 1 (5/1/2023) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
The best of seven series will bounce between Boston and Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and will air on TNT and ESPN. It can be streamed live on DirecTV Stream (free trial) and other live TV services. Here’s the full schedule of games, all times ET:
- Game 1: Monday, May 1, 76ers @ Celtics, TD Garden, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 3, 76ers @ Celtics, TD Garden, 8 p.m. on TNT
- Game 3: Friday, May 5, Celtics @ 76ers, Wells Fargo Center, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Game 4: Sunday, May 7, Celtics @ 76ers, Wells Fargo Center, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Game 5: Tuesday, May 9, 76ers @ Celtics, TD Garden, time and TV TBD*
- Game 6: Thursday, May 11, Celtics @ 76ers, Wells Fargo Center, time and TV TBD*
- Game 7: Sunday, May 14, 76ers @ Celtics, TD Garden, time and TV TBD*
*If necessary
Boston beat the Atlanta Hawks in six games in the first round, culminating in a 128-120 win on Thursday to win the series. The 76ers swept the Brooklyn Nets in four games, and are coming off more than a week of rest since their decisive Round 1 win.
Joel Embiid remains the biggest question mark of what should be the most exciting conference semifinal matchup of the 2023 Playoffs. Embiid sprained his LCL in Round 1, and was doubtful for the series opener on Monday.
How can I stream Celtics vs. 76ers for free?
Cable subscribers can login on TNTDrama.com or ESPN.com to stream the games for free.
DirecTV Stream to enjoy free broadcasts of the channels for a limited time.
Sling will also carry all the games, and is currently offering half off the first month of your subscription.
FuboTV offers a free trial, and will stream all the games on ESPN.
Can I bet on the games?
Yes, you can bet on the NBA Playoffs from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, PointsBet, Caesars and BetRivers.
The Celtics are -500 to win the full series, according to DraftKings.
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