The Magic defeated the Hawks by 25 points Tuesday night to clinch their spot in the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Orlando‘s reward?

A best-of-seven first-round series against the defending champion Celtics who only lost 21 regular-season games.

“Facing the champs, it’s a great opportunity,” coach Jamahl Mosley said. “It’s a great opportunity to see and play against the best team in the league. They’re the champs still until somebody beats them.”

The Magic are hoping that somebody is them, but they know it’ll be an uphill battle starting Sunday when Game 1 tips off inside TD Garden at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.

The league announced the full schedule for the series and the entire first-round late Tuesday night. Orlando and Boston will have two days off until next Wednesday’s Game 2 at 7 p.m. on TNT.

The series will switch to Kia Center on April 25, when the Magic host Game 3 at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

Game 4 will take place April 27, in Orlando at 7 p.m. on TNT.

Tickets for Magic home games of the series, including group packages and hospitality suites, will go on sale today, the team said. Pre-sale begins at 10 a.m., then tickets all go on-sale at 1 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting OrlandoMagic.com or by calling 407-89-MAGIC. Fans are encouraged to sign up for early ticket access at OrlandoMagic.com/presale. Magic season ticket holders are given first priority for postseason tickets.

If necessary, Games 5-7 have scheduled dates, as listed below, but game times and network designation are to be determined.

Although the Magic won Tuesday night against the Hawks on TNT, Orlando struggled on national TV in the regular season. It started 0-6 before capturing a stunning March 16 victory at Cleveland on ABC.

FanDuel Sports Network Florida will have local Magic broadcasts for Games 2, 3 and 4. Sunday’s Game 1 is an ABC-exclusive.

Magic vs. Celtics first-round playoff series schedule

*Game 5-7 if necessary

Game 1: Sunday, TD Garden, 3:30, ABC

Game 2: April 23, TD Garden, 7, TNT

Game 3: April 25, Kia Center, 7, ESPN

Game 4: April 27, Kia Center, 7, TNT

Game 5: April 29, TD Garden, TBD*

Game 6: May 1, Kia Center, TBD*

Game 7: SMay 3, TD Garden, TBD*

Jason Beede can be reached at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com

Originally Published: April 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT