Both the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors will be coming into this game with an extra three days of rest due to the recent boycotts. They will meet on Sunday afternoon to begin the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals in Orlando, Florida.

There are a lot of similarities between these two teams, the Celtics are coming off a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Raptors took down the Nets in four games in the first round.

Here is everything you need to know to tune into the series and follow the NBA action for the rest of the week!

Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors

• When: Sunday, Aug 30
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Prediction: The three extra days off should benefit both teams and the Raptors may be getting Kyle Lowry back today. The Raptors have been rolling but the Celtics can be a different beast if they are firing on all cylinders. I’m going with the Raptors (-2) in the first game.

NBA Playoff Schedule

Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors

Game 1: Aug. 30, 1:00 p.m.
Game 2: Sep. 1, TBD
Game 3: Sep. 3, TBD
Game 4: Sep. 5, TBD
*Game 5: Sep. 7, TBD
*Game 6: Sep. 9, TBD
*Game 7: Sep. 11, TBD

* if necessary

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Boston Celtics (+2) vs. Toronto Raptors (-2)

Over/Under: 216.5 (-110)

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