Celtics vs. Hawks schedule: Updated scores, results & bracket for 2023 NBA Playoffs first round series

Boston's hope of returning to the NBA Finals begins with a matchup against Atlanta.

The Celtics finished the regular season with the second-best record in the NBA, trailing the Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings by only one game. It was a disappointing season for the Hawks, who finished with a 41-41 record, but they punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive Play-In Tournament win.

Will the Hawks play upset again, or will Boston continue to have Atlanta's number after sweeping the season series?

Here's everything you need to know to watch Celtics vs. Hawks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

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Celtics vs. Hawks schedule, scores, results

The Celtics enter their first-round series with the Hawks with homecourt advantage.

Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be played in Boston while Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played in Atlanta.

The complete schedule for Celtics vs. Hawks is below.

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How to watch Celtics vs. Hawks

• TV channels: ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
• Live streaming: Sling TV

The first four games of Celtics vs. Hawks will be broadcast on either ESPN, TNT or NBA TV. Viewers can also live stream each game on Sling TV.

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NBA Playoffs 2023 bracket

The winner of Celtics vs. Hawks will face either the 76ers or Nets in the second round of the playoffs.

The Hawks earned the Eastern Conference's No. 7 seed with a win over the Heat in the Play-In Tournament.

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