NBA releases Raptors-Celtics playoff schedule
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The schedule for a highly anticipated second-round NBA playoff series between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics has been announced.
| Game | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday Aug. 27 | 6:30 PM ET |
| 2 | Saturday Aug. 29 | TBA |
| 3 | Monday Aug. 31 | TBA |
| 4 | Wednesday Sept. 2 | TBA |
| 5* | Friday Sept. 4 | TBA |
| 6* | Sunday Sept. 6 | TBA |
| 7* | Tuesday Sept. 8 | TBA |
Toronto dispatched the Brooklyn Nets in four games, which included a record-setting bench performance in Sunday's Game 4. Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry left in the first half with a foot injury and didn't return. His status for Thursday's Game 1 against Boston is unknown.
Meanwhile, the Celtics cruised to a sweep of their own, dismantling the depleted Philadelphia 76ers.
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