That title defense began with a first-round series victory over the Orlando Magic in five games. Boston took care of business at home in Games 1 and 2. However, the Magic picked up their first win ...

The Magic made a league-worst 11.2 3-pointers per game and finished 28th in the league in scoring at 105.4 points per game. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is not taking the Magic lightly despite those ...

BOSTON, Mass. — As the Celtics were taking control of their playoff opener against the Orlando Magic, Boston’s best player was on his back in pain and tugging at his wrist. As chants of “MVP!” ...

BOSTON — (AP) — As the Celtics were taking control of their playoff opener against the Orlando Magic, Boston’s best player was on his back in pain and tugging at his wrist. As chants of ...

BOSTON (AP) — As the Celtics were taking control of their playoff opener against the Orlando Magic, Boston’s best player was on his back in pain and tugging at his wrist. As chants of “MVP!” rained ...

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, drives past Orlando Magic's Anthony Black during the first half in game 1 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Boston.

Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round ...