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The Boston Celtics finished off the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, steamrolling the No. 7 seed 120-89 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The box score tells a story of the reigning NBA champions dominating the competition and cruising along in their quest to repeat, but Game 5 did not start out that way. […]

The Orlando Magic are facing elimination as they prepare for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Down 3-1 in the series, Orlando will rely heavily on third-year forward Paolo Banchero, who has shouldered a significant two-way burden […]

Much has been made about the level of physicality in the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic first-round playoff series, but Boston coach Joe Mazzulla is apparently fine with it. Despite Al Horford accusing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of intentionally knocking him to the floor in Game 2, as well as Jaylen Brown claiming the Celtics were prepared […]

The Boston Celtics have prided themselves on bouncing back all season. So it’s no surprise that after the Celtics dropped Game 3 against the Orlando Magic, they responded with a 107-98 victory in Game 4 of the first-round series. That response on Sunday night was fueled by toughness on both ends of the floor, defensive […]

The Orlando Magic are aiming to even their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, and the growing physicality between the two teams has taken center stage. Ahead of Game 4, Magic guard Cole Anthony responded to recent comments made by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, who voiced frustration following Boston’s Game 3 […]

The Boston Celtics will have Jayson Tatum fully available for their pivotal Game 4 matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. The team officially removed Tatum from the injury report on Saturday. The All-Star forward had suffered a right wrist bone bruise following a flagrant foul by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in Game 1. The injury […]

The Orlando Magic escaped with a critical 95-93 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, but tensions surrounding the series continued to escalate after the final buzzer. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown voiced his frustration postgame regarding the physicality, suggesting the games were bordering on something other […]

The Orlando Magic picked up a crucial 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night. While Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner delivered standout performances, it was Anthony Black’s under-the-radar impact that helped push the Magic across the finish line. Banchero, who finished with 29 points, six […]

The Orlando Magic secured a critical 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, riding standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Following the victory, head coach Jamahl Mosley praised the leadership and resilience of his young stars […]

The Orlando Magic secured a much-needed 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, and it was Franz Wagner who delivered in the clutch to lift the team to victory. Wagner scored the final four points for Orlando, helping the Magic trim the Celtics’ series lead […]

The Orlando Magic’s best shot at extending this series is simple: ramp up the physicality, foul aggressively, and force the Boston Celtics into mistake after mistake. Fans were especially furious over how the final play unfolded, with many erupting over the no-call on the lob from Derrick White to Kristaps Porzingis, where Wendell Carter Jr. […]

When the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic clashed in another bruising, hard-fought battle, the defending champions added yet another injury to their list. Game 1 saw Jayson Tatum suffer a bone bruise in his right wrist. In Game 2, Kristaps Porzingis took an elbow to the head and needed five stitches. Now, after Boston’s Game […]

The Orlando Magic seemed to be all but ready to head home after going down 2-0 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics. With Jayson Tatum returning from a wrist injury for Game 3, the Celtics seemed poised to roll into Orlando and take care of business to move onto the second round. Franz […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the NBA’s best offensive teams. They take and make the most 3-pointers, which can bury an opponent in minutes. However, when the 3s aren’t falling for Jayson Tatum and Co., things get ugly very fast. In the third quarter of Game 3, Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac, and the Orlando […]

A disastrous third quarter and a plethora of turnovers doomed the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Friday night, as they fell 95-93 to the Orlando Magic. And while there’s plenty of blame to go around, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was ready to accept the brunt of it. The Latvian big man put up just […]

The Orlando Magic fans didn’t just show up for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics — they cooked them with a side of savage trolling. While the scoreboard showed a blowout, the real highlight of the game might’ve come from the stands, where a group of Orlando fans executed a legendary playoff prank. While the […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to host the Boston Celtics for a critical Game 3, veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is maintaining an aggressive mindset despite his shooting struggles and recent controversy. With the team facing a 0-2 deficit in their first-round playoff series, Caldwell-Pope addressed his approach and the adjustments he believes are necessary as […]

Jaylen Brown finds himself on the injury report alongside Jayson Tatum ahead of the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 matchup against the Orlando Magic in the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Friday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. According to the injury report the team revealed on Friday afternoon, there are […]

The Boston Celtics will visit the Orlando Magic for Game 3 of their first-round series on Friday night. Jayson Tatum is doubtful, and Jrue Holiday is questionable on the team’s injury report. Tatum is dealing with a bone bruise in his right wrist, while Holiday has a right hamstring strain. Here’s everything we know about […]

The Boston Celtics have issued a concerning injury update ahead of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Star forward Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful with a right distal radius bone bruise, while guard Jrue Holiday is questionable due to a right hamstring strain, according to the team’s Thursday injury […]

With the NBA playoffs advancing to Game 3 across the board, the Boston Celtics (63-21, 2-0) and Orlando Magic (41-43, 0-2) take their series to Florida. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Magic prediction and pick. The Celtics took the first two games in Boston to jump out to an early […]

Tensions escalated once again between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, as Celtics veteran Al Horford accused Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of committing a second act of dirty play in as many games. The incident occurred in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s contest, which ended in […]

As the Orlando Magic face a critical stretch in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, the team is standing firmly behind veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, despite his continued struggles on the offensive end. The Magic dropped Game 2 on Wednesday night, falling 109-100 at TD Garden and entering a daunting 0-2 hole in the […]

The Orlando Magic find themselves trailing 0-2 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics after a 109-100 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night. While the team remains focused on regrouping for Game 3 at home, frustration surrounding the officiating was evident in postgame comments from both Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley. […]

The Orlando Magic dropped to 0-2 in their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics following a 109-100 loss in Game 2, and questions are growing around Franz Wagner’s continued struggles from beyond the arc. Wagner, who finished with 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals on 10-for-20 shooting from the field, was […]

During the latest Boston Celtics game against the Orlando Magic, power forward Kristaps Porzingis drew blood after a nasty fall, looking like a true WWE Superstar. After the game, he described the “quick flash” moment. A Porzingis called them his “WWE moments,” and he seems to enjoy them. “I love my WWE moments, for sure,” […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been viewed as a glass cannon for much of his NBA career. In Game 2 of the Celtics’ first-round series with the Orlando Magic, Porzingis defied that pesky label and endured blow after blow to help Boston to a 109-100 win on Wednesday night. When Porzingis is […]

The major worry coming out of Game 1 for the Boston Celtics, despite going out to a 1-0 lead in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic, was the status of Jayson Tatum. Tatum, who sustained a bone bruise in his right wrist, ended up missing Game 2 — thrusting Jaylen Brown into first option […]

Things got heated in Game 2 between the Celtics and Magic when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope collided with Al Horford, sending both players to the floor. Jaylen Brown took exception to the play and confronted Caldwell-Pope, sparking a brief exchange of words. Things getting chippy in Celtics-Magic Game 2 after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Al Horford hit the […]

The Orlando Magic are hoping to even up their series with the Boston Celtics as Game 2 is going down in Boston on Wednesday night. Game 1 took place on Sunday, and after a strong first half from the Magic, the Celtics pulled away for a comfortable win. Taking down the Celtics on the road […]

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony fired back ahead of Game 2 in response to criticism surrounding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s flagrant foul on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Speaking to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, Anthony dismissed any negative reactions to the play and embraced the physicality his team […]

Jayson Tatum is the engine behind the Boston Celtics’ championship success. The six-time All-Star is why Boston has a great chance at winning back-to-back championships. But those championship dreams took a hit in Game 1 against the Orlando Magic, and the entire organization held their breath when Tatum was writhing in pain on the ground […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s 103-86 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered pointed criticism of Orlando’s supporting cast — specifically calling out veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Magic opened their playoff run with a tough showing against the defending champions, struggling to keep […]

The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic are getting ready for Game 2 of their NBA playoffs series as the two teams will meet in Boston on Wednesday night. Game 1 went down on Sunday, and the Celtics easily cruised to a 103-86 win. At one point in the game, Magic shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope committed […]

Although Dwight Howard is certainly still young and fit enough to do it, don’t expect the eight-time All-Star to be making a return to an NBA court anytime soon. The recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee isn’t closing the door on a possible NBA return, but he does admit it would be difficult to […]

Game 2 is Wednesday night as the Orlando Magic aim to even the series against the Boston Celtics. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Celtics prediction and pick. Paolo Banchero and the Magic showed up in Boston and threatened the defending champs in the first half of Game 1. After a […]

Despite their continued rise and individual achievements, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner remain underappreciated by many of their peers, according to The Athletic’s annual anonymous NBA player poll. The survey, which polled 158 players across the league on a variety of categories, offered a revealing look into how players perceive rising talent, underrated contributors, and […]

Trae Young is clearly one of the most talented offensive forces in the NBA. Young can score at will, especially from well beyond the 3-point arc. He is also arguably the best playmaker in the NBA, too. Young led the NBA with 11.6 assists per game this season, and back in 2021-22, he had the […]

Shaquille O’Neal knows what it takes to compete with the best of the best in the NBA playoffs. The four-time NBA champion watched his former team, the Orlando Magic, suffer a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. O’Neal offered a bleak outlook on the Magic’s chances […]