It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see the direction this Celtics team is headed. Following two dominant regular seasons, Boston’s ascension has been more a given than a shock.
The reigning champion Celtics enter the postseason as the East’s No. 2 seed after finishing the regular season with an impressive 61-21 mark. Meanwhile, the up-and-coming Magic are eyeing their first major playoff breakthrough with this young team, eager to make a statement on the big stage.
From Payton Pritchard’s remarkable jump to the team’s incessant three-point barrage, everything has fallen into place just as it was supposed to.
Now, with the playoffs on the way, the Celtics are once again in a familiar spot—positioned to pursue another championship. They’ve locked up the No. 2 seed in the East and will play the Orlando Magic when their first-round series begins on Sunday, April 20.
The indicators have been there since the beginning. Now, it’s up to Boston to determine if it can translate potential into another deep postseason push.
Here’s what you need to know to listen to Celtics playoff games in 2025.
Celtics radio station
- Radio station: 98.5 The Sports Hub, SiriusXM
Local fans can listen to Celtics playoff games on flagship station 98.5 The Sports Hub.
All Celtics game broadcasts are also available nationwide on SiriusXM.
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Celtics radio announcers
For over two decades, Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell have been the faces of 17-time NBA Finals Champion Boston Celtics radio broadcasts, forming one of the most recognizable duos in the NBA.
Now in his 20th NBA season and 17th year as the radio voice of the Boston Celtics, Grande has firmly established himself among the top play-by-play talents in the country.
Alongside him, Maxwell continues to lend his insight and personality as the Celtics’ radio analyst, marking his 23rd season in the booth. Fans can listen to them on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Celtics playoff schedule 2025
First round (vs. Magic)
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, April 20 | Game 1 at Celtics | 3:30 p.m. |
| Wed, April 23 | Game 2 at Celtics | 7 p.m. ET |
| Fri, April 25 | Game 3 at Magic | 7 p.m. ET |
| Sun, April 27 | Game 4 at Magic | 7 p.m. ET |
| Tue, April 29 | Game 5* at Celtics | TBD |
| Thu, May 1 | Game 6* at Magic | TBD |
| Sat, May 3 | Game 7* at Celtics | TBD |
* If necessary
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 at Brooklyn | June 25-26 |