For Boston sports fans, spring means one thing: playoff basketball and hockey. The city is buzzing as both the Celtics and Bruins have punched their tickets to the postseason, setting the stage for what should be an electrifying few weeks. However, the initial schedule release has delivered a frustrating logistical challenge for the passionate fanbase.

The Celtics, the East's No. 2 seed, are set to battle the Philadelphia 76ers in a highly-anticipated NBA Playoffs series starting Sunday at TD Garden. Across town, the Bruins, entering as a top Wild Card team, will begin their Stanley Cup quest against the Buffalo Sabres on the very same day.

Here's the rub: the schedules are on a major collision course. In a scheduling quirk, four of the first five potential games in each series are slated for the same days. The most glaring conflict is this Tuesday, when the Celtics' Game 2 tips off just 30 minutes before the Bruins' Game 2 puck drop.

This overlap forces fans into a tough spot, having to choose between two beloved teams during critical playoff moments. Add in Boston Red Sox games and the upcoming NFL Draft, and the city's sports calendar is overwhelmingly packed, leaving some days surprisingly empty of playoff action.

While the Celtics are favored against a potentially Embiid-less Sixers squad and the Bruins embrace an underdog role, the shared game days are the early playoff storyline. Fans are now hoping both teams advance and that the second-round schedule offers a more fan-friendly viewing experience. Until then, it's time to strategize your screen setup and settle in for a chaotic, thrilling Boston sports marathon.