We finally know for certain who the Boston Celtics will face in the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals a few days after the Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets in the East’s first round. There had been a shot for the Chicago Bulls to come from behind in their series with the reigning NBA champs in the Milwaukee Bucks, but on Wednesday night, the Bucks sent the Bulls out to pasture for the season.
Now, Boston will take on Milwaukee in a best-of-seven series with home-court advantage and a healthier roster on their side. The Bucks dodged the Nets in the first round by resting players at the end of the season, only to lose forward Khris Middleton to injury for at least part of the second round.
Even without the sharpshooting swingman, the Celtics will have their work cut out for them with Giannis Antetokounmpo looming large on Boston’s playoff radar.
While the Bulls aren’t yet eliminated, many minds are already looking toward who Boston will be playing next in the 2022 NBA playoffs. https://t.co/tC7kLaH4u5
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) April 27, 2022
Let’s take a look at the dates the series will be played on, courtesy of The Athletic’s John Hollinger.