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The Boston Celtics are set to begin their Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday, May 5, at TD Garden, facing either the New York Knicks or the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks currently lead their series 3-2, but the Pistons have pushed it to a Game 6, ensuring that Boston's next opponent will have less rest heading into the second round.
On Wednesday, the NBA announced the full schedule: Game 1: Monday, May 5 (Home), Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 (Home), Game 3: Saturday, May 10 (Away), Game 4: Monday, May 12 (Away), Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 (Home, if necessary), Game 6: Friday, May 16 (Away, if necessary), Game 7: Monday, May 19 (Home, if necessary).
Celtics fans have expressed their enthusiasm about the team's upcoming schedule and the valuable rest period before the next series.
One fan commented, "Nice rest. That’s huge”
Another noted, "The Celtics being off until Monday is great news for everyone. NY losing was huge. Jrue Holiday (hamstring), Jaylen Brown (knee), and Jayson Tatum (wrist) all have 5 days of rest."
The sentiment was echoed by others, with one stating, "A week to heal up, exactly what we needed.”
"Detroit winning tomorrow night would bring the winner of that series into the 2nd round on very little rest,” another fan added.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and forward Jayson Tatum (0)© David Butler II-Imagn Images
With the extra days off, the Celtics aim to recover fully and prepare for their next challenge in the playoffs. The rest period could prove crucial for players like Jrue Holiday, who missed the last three games due to a right hamstring strain, and Jaylen Brown, who has been managing a right knee impingement. Jayson Tatum, after returning from a wrist injury, delivered standout performances in the latter games of the previous series.
As Boston awaits the conclusion of the Knicks-Pistons series, the team and its fans are optimistic about the upcoming semifinals, bolstered by the combination of home-court advantage and a well-rested roster.
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On Wednesday, the NBA announced the full schedule: Game 1: Monday, May 5 (Home), Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 (Home), Game 3: Saturday, May 10 (Away), Game 4: Monday, May 12 (Away), Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 (Home, if necessary), Game 6: Friday, May 16 (Away, if necessary), Game 7: Monday, May 19 (Home, if necessary).
Celtics fans have expressed their enthusiasm about the team's upcoming schedule and the valuable rest period before the next series.
One fan commented, "Nice rest. That’s huge”
Another noted, "The Celtics being off until Monday is great news for everyone. NY losing was huge. Jrue Holiday (hamstring), Jaylen Brown (knee), and Jayson Tatum (wrist) all have 5 days of rest."
The sentiment was echoed by others, with one stating, "A week to heal up, exactly what we needed.”
"Detroit winning tomorrow night would bring the winner of that series into the 2nd round on very little rest,” another fan added.
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and forward Jayson Tatum (0)© David Butler II-Imagn Images
With the extra days off, the Celtics aim to recover fully and prepare for their next challenge in the playoffs. The rest period could prove crucial for players like Jrue Holiday, who missed the last three games due to a right hamstring strain, and Jaylen Brown, who has been managing a right knee impingement. Jayson Tatum, after returning from a wrist injury, delivered standout performances in the latter games of the previous series.
As Boston awaits the conclusion of the Knicks-Pistons series, the team and its fans are optimistic about the upcoming semifinals, bolstered by the combination of home-court advantage and a well-rested roster.
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