The Celtics have their first-round opponent.
Boston will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in what has been a pretty even matchup as the two teams split the season series. As for playoff history between the two sides, the Celtics have the 4-1 edge.
THE SERIES SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, APRIL 15: Game 1 at Boston, 1 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17: Game 2 at Boston, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20: Game 3 at Milwaukee, 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22: Game 4 at Milwaukee, 1 p.m.
xTUESDAY, APRIL 24: Game 5 at Boston, TBA
xTHURSDAY, APRIL 26: Game 6 at Milwaukee, TBA
xSATURDAY, APRIL 28: Game 7 at Boston, TBA
x -- if necessary
Somehow, someway, the Celtics will need to figure out how to stop Antetokounmpo from wreaking havoc as he's done against them all season. The Greek Freak averaged 33.5 points and 10.8 rebounds against Boston in four games.
Boston Celtics
Take a look at how the rest of the Eastern Conference bracket shapes up below:
