Playoff basketball has officially arrived.
Starting this weekend, some of the NBA’s best will begin their quest for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as the 2025 NBA Playoffs begin. Among the first-round matchups slated for this weekend is Celtics vs. Magic.
Slotted as the No. 2 seed, Boston (61-21) enters this tournament with a share of momentum on its side. The Celtics capped off the regular season, winning five out of their last six games. The sole loss during this stretch was to Orlando — their opponent in this series.
Seeded seventh in the Eastern Conference, Orlando (41-41) enters the 2025 NBA Playoffs, winning six out of their last seven games to end the regular season. That win total includes a five-game win streak.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Celtics vs. Magic, including broadcast information and start times.
Celtics vs. Magic schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Game 1 at Boston | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 at Boston | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 at Orlando | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 at Orlando | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* at Boston | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Orlando | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Boston | TBA | TBA, Sling |
* If necessary
How to watch Celtics vs. Magic: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC | TNT | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Magic will be aired on multiple channels. Game 1 will air on ABC, Games 2 and 4 will air on TNT, and Game 3 will air on ESPN. Channel designations for Games 5, 6 and 7 will be announced later.
Fans looking to stream Celtics vs. Magic can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Celtics vs. Magic radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Celtics vs. Magic series live on SiriusXM.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft in Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
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