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Magic Narrowly Defeat Celtics in Physical Game 3 to Trim Series Deficit

Orlando's bruising defense and clutch performances from Wagner and Banchero secure a 95-93 win, as Boston faces mounting injuries and frustrations.

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Kristaps Porziņģis and Jaylen Brown have both been victims of flagrant fouls by the Orlando Magic during the first round.
Apr 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Orlando Magic overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 95-93 in Game 3, cutting Boston's series lead to 2-1.
  • Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 32 and 29 points respectively, while Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 36 points in his return from a wrist injury.
  • The Celtics struggled offensively in the second half, scoring just 11 points in the third quarter and committing 21 turnovers, their most under coach Joe Mazzulla.
  • Boston players, including Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porziņģis, criticized the Magic's physical play, which has resulted in multiple injuries, including Brown's dislocated finger in Game 3.
  • Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday in Orlando, with the defending champions aiming to regain momentum and address their offensive and physicality challenges.