Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Orlando MagicMagic
112
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Boston CelticsCeltics
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Magic 127-112. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
