The Celtics finally have their first-round opponent set.
Boston will take on the Orlando Magic in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 set for Sunday at TD Garden. A start time for Sunday’s series opener has not been announced.
The Magic earned their matchup against the defending NBA champions on Tuesday by defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 120-95, in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Cole Anthony led the way for Orlando with 26 points off the bench.
As a result of Tuesday’s victory, the Magic claim the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and will now take on the No.