Tatum returns, Celtics fall short to Magic in tight Game 3

How the Magic used an NFL legend to prove they 'haven't done anything' yet

The Orlando Magic took Game 3 over the Boston Celtics in thrilling fashion Friday night, setting up a crucial Game 4 on Sunday. But the reaction postgame was subtle. Why? The Magic, with the help of Barry Sanders, know they haven't done anything yet.

Jayson Tatum’s return wasn’t enough for Celtics in Game 3

Tatum scores 36 points after missing Game 2, but Orlando cuts Boston's lead in the series to 2-1.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out Magic for overly physical play: 'If we want to fight it out, we can do that'

Orlando has committed three flagrant fouls in the first three games of the series

Celtics take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Magic

The Boston Celtics visit the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet for the seventh time this season. Orlando is 31-21 against the Eastern Conference, and Boston is 39-13…

Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3

Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn’t find a way to win in Orlando. Tatum scored 36 points Friday night, but the Magic won 95-93 to cut the Celtics’ lead to 2-1 in the…

Tatum returns, Celtics fall short to Magic in tight Game 3

The defending NBA champions were 33-8 on the road this season but are now 0-3 in Orlando in 2024-25. The Magic host Game 4 on Sunday.