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What are the biggest takeaways from the Boston Celtics Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic?
The 17-point victory was notable given the Magic's reputation in the regular season as one of the league's top defenses.
Former Celtics big man: Magic will be lucky to not get swept
The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic handily in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. And if you ask Shaquille ...
Indecision hurt Magic at crucial moments vs. Celtics in Game 1
The Celtics can switch 1-5 on defense, and that led to Orlando falling into late shot-clock situations that forced them into ...
In Game 1, Celtics Quickly Reminded Magic Why They're Dangerous
In a vacuum, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner outplayed Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But the Celtics outplayed the Magic, winning 103-86 Sunday.
Joe Mazzulla and Celtics not taking Magic lightly despite Orlando’s poor 3-point shooting
The Celtics and Magic entered their first-round playoff series on opposite ends of the 3-point spectrum. The Celtics made an ...
Mike Bianchi: If Paolo, Franz have no help, Magic have no hope vs. Celtics
This must seem like a cruel joke to Paolo Banchero. In his last two playoff games, he’s scored 38 and 36 — and lost.
Celtics have tunnel vision on Magic as they begin their attempt to repeat as NBA champions
The Celtics begin their quest to repeat as NBA champions when the East's second seed hosts the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic.
Magic's Preparation Makes Them Comfortable as Underdogs vs. Celtics
After a week of refined preparation for a first-round series with the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic aren't surprised to ...