Celtics to face Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Semifinals

Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives past Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

SOURCE: Charles Krupa

GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS

The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox.

Boston Celtics to face Cleveland Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Semifinals

The Boston Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals when they beat the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night.The Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series.Eastern Conference Semifinals scheduleGame 1: Tuesday, 7 p.m. in BostonGame 2: Thursday, 7 p.m. in BostonGame 3: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. in ClevelandGame 4: Monday, May 13 7 p.m. in ClevelandGame 5: TBD in Boston (if needed)Game 6: TBD in Cleveland (if needed)Game 7: TBD in Boston (if needed)

BOSTON —

The Boston Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals when they beat the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night.

The Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series.

Eastern Conference Semifinals schedule

• Game 1: Tuesday, 7 p.m. in Boston
• Game 2: Thursday, 7 p.m. in Boston
• Game 3: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. in Cleveland
• Game 4: Monday, May 13 7 p.m. in Cleveland
• Game 5: TBD in Boston (if needed)
• Game 6: TBD in Cleveland (if needed)
• Game 7: TBD in Boston (if needed)