WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals after Friday’s 115-99 win over Atlanta to win the best of seven series, four games to two, in the opening round of the postseason.
The fourth-seeded Wizards are returning to the second round of the playoffs for the third time in the last four seasons.
Washington will now face top-seeded Boston, who advanced after their 105-83 win over Chicago Friday to win their best of seven, four games to two, with Game One taking place Sunday, April 30, at 1 p.m. from TD Garden.
The Wizards’ first two home games of the second round are on Thursday, May 4, and Sunday, May 7, at 8 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Verizon Center.
During the regular season, the Wizards and Celtics tied the 2016-17 regular season series with a 2-2 record.
Wizards vs. Boston playoffs schedule
Game 1 Sun, April 30 Washington at Boston 1:00 PM ABC
Game 2 Tue, May 2 Washington at Boston 8:00 PM TNT
Game 3 Thu, May 4 Boston at Washington 8:00 PM ESPN
Game 4 Sun, May 7 Boston at Washington 6:30 PM TNT
Game 5* Wed, May 10 Washington at Boston TBD TNT
Game 6* Fri, May 12 Boston at Washington TBD ESPN
Game 7* Mon, May 15 Washington at Boston 8:00 PM TNT
*If necessary
