US EditionMagic eliminated from playoffs in blowout Game 5 loss to Celtics
- The Orlando Magic were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a 120-89 Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
- The Magic held a narrow 49-47 halftime lead but collapsed in the second half, missing 14 consecutive three-point shots which led to a 36-13 third-quarter deficit.
- Key Celtics players contributed heavily, with Jayson Tatum scoring 37 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 11 rebounds despite managing a knee issue.
- Magic star Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 31 points but fouled out in the third quarter, and the team’s offense ranked 27th in the league behind bottom-10 performances in 13 consecutive seasons under Jeff Weltman.
- The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Orlando faces questions on roster moves and offensive improvements needed to progress beyond early playoff exits.
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NBA roundup: Celtics advance in five thanks to second-half thrashing of Magic - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 35 points to help the Boston Celtics clinch their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a 120-89 Game 5 victory on Tuesday night over the visiting Orlando Magic.
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