US EditionCeltics to play Magic in first round, starting with Game 1 Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
- The Celtics, with a record of 61-21, are the No. 2 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs and will face the Magic in the first round starting this Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
- Injuries to key players Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis may affect the Celtics' performance as they seek to repeat as champions.
- The Celtics are favored to win the series against the Magic, who have a 41-41 record.
- If the Celtics shoot 36.5 percent or better from 3-point range, they are highly expected to defeat the Magic, who have struggled offensively this season.
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What Celtics are expecting from ‘physical’ Magic in playoff series
The Celtics will have a considerable edge in talent and depth in their first-round playoff series against the Magic. But Orlando is capable of making life difficult for the reigning NBA champions. Specifically, the Magic excel at taking away what the Celtics do best: drowning opponents beneath a deluge of 3-pointers. Boston set an NBA record for made threes this season, canning 1,457 as it compiled the second-best record in the Eastern Conferenc…
Celtics to play Magic in first round, starting with Game 1 Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
The Celtics will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs starting this weekend. The Magic advanced to blowing out the Hawks in a play-in tournament game on Tuesday night.
The Celtics Are Ready—Even if Jaylen Brown Isn’t 100%
The defending champs have entered the postseason—and Orlando’s first on the dance card. After the Magic’s play-in win over Atlanta last night, the Celtics finally know their first-round opponent. And while the Magic bring size, youth, and confidence, Boston has something else entirely: a mission.The Celtics Took Care of BusinessBoston made 61 wins look routine, setting the tone for a playoff run months in the making. The Celtics posted a +9.11 s…
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