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Celtics Advance, Pistons Force Game 6 in NBA Playoffs

Boston dominates Orlando to secure a semifinal spot, while Detroit edges New York to extend their series.

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Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on April 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics at the line to shoot a free throw during the first half in Game 3 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on April 25, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Celtics 95 to 93.

Overview

  • The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 120-89 in Game 5, winning their first-round series 4-1 and advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • Jayson Tatum led Boston with 35 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, while foul trouble for Orlando’s Paolo Banchero shifted momentum in the third quarter.
  • The Detroit Pistons stayed alive with a 106-103 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5, forcing the series to a Game 6 in Detroit on Thursday.
  • Cade Cunningham delivered a standout performance for Detroit, contributing 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, including key plays in the fourth quarter.
  • New York’s Jalen Brunson struggled with a series-low 16 points on 4-for-16 shooting, and late-game injuries to Brunson and Josh Hart limited the Knicks’ closing options.