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.

The Boston Celtics are moving on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after closing out the Orlando Magic with a 120-89 Game 5 win at TD Garden on Tuesday night.

The Celtics started their title defense by beating the Magic in five games in their first-round playoff series