Sasha Pavlovic News

It took seven games against the No. 8 seed in the East. But at long last, with Saturday's bruising 85-75 Game 7 win over the Sixers, the Celtics are finally moving on.

The reality of the series set in Monday night when the Celtics lost Game 2. Leaving Boston with a split, the Sixers have homecourt advantage with the next two games in Philadelphia.

Day-to-day for Philly series. #Celtics are not practicing today. Just film session.

Atlanta Hawks forward Tracy McGrady and Boston Celtics forward Sasha Pavlovic vie for a loose ball in the first half of Game 2 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Atlanta.

Rajon Rondo, as expected, was suspended one game Monday for bumping official Marc Davis during the Boston Celtics' 83-74 loss Sunday to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series.

Ray Allen willA not play Sunday night for the Celtics in Game 1 against the Hawks as his right ankle has not responded to various treatments meant to alleviate problems caused by bone spurs in the joint.

Apr 20, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley drives past Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Joe Johnson during the second half at Philips Arena.

Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Sunday, April 29, 2012 7:00 PM ET Round 1, Game #1, Road Game #1 TV: TNT, CSNNE Radio: WEEI Philips Arena Referees: Mike Callahan, Marc Davis, John Goble Game Thread l Chat These two teams met 3 times in the regular season with the Celtics winning once in Boston and once in Atlanta and the Hawks winning the final ... (more)

Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass pulls down a defensive rebound in front of Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, April 24, 2012.