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Magic and Bucks Narrow Playoff Deficits with Home Wins in Game 3

Orlando edges Boston 95-93, while Milwaukee dominates Indiana 117-101 to trail 2-1 in their respective first-round series.

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Orlando guard Anthony Black celebrates after a slam dunk during the Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic NBA Playoff game at the Kia Center in Orlando on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks throws down a dunk in the Bucks' victory over the Indiana Pacers in game three of their NBA playoff series

Overview

  • Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Paolo Banchero added 29 to lead the Orlando Magic to a narrow victory over the Boston Celtics, cutting the series deficit to 2-1.
  • Jayson Tatum returned for Boston after missing Game 2, scoring 36 points and grabbing nine rebounds in the loss.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks relied on 37-point performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr., who tied a franchise playoff record with nine three-pointers, to defeat the Indiana Pacers 117-101.
  • Both the Magic and Bucks capitalized on home-court advantage after losing the first two games on the road, avoiding the historically insurmountable 0-3 series hole.
  • Game 4 for both series is set for Sunday, with Orlando and Milwaukee aiming to even their matchups at 2-2.