Boston.com · Jul 28, 2021
Celtics’ schedule for Las Vegas summer league is set
Tacko Fall of the Celtics handles the ball against the Grizzlies during an NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas on July 11, 2019. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Celtics and Hawks will face each other in the opening game of the Las Vegas summer league Aug. 8 at 4 p.m., kicking off the 10-day, 30-team event.
The Celtics will then play the Nuggets (Aug. 10, 7 p.m.), Magic (Aug. 12, 7 p.m.), and 76ers (Aug. 14, 5 p.m.).
The format has been adjusted slightly this season, with the playoffs being replaced by a single championship game involving the two teams with the best records after four games. The other 28 teams will play a fifth game on Aug. 16 or 17.