The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home to kick things off by winning Game 1,

The Celtics’ bid for back-to-back championships will begin with a matchup against the Magic. By defeating the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 on Tuesday in the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament, No. 7 seed Orlando advanced to face second-seeded Boston in the opening round of the playoffs. Game 1 is Sunday at TD Garden (time TBA).

The Celtics will open up their first round series at TD Garden this Sunday as they begin their quest to repeat as NBA champions. The NBA released the dates for all eight Game 1 first round matchups on Monday morning but have only released start times for the Saturday games.