Nba Pl: Celtics - Magic -

Boston took the regular-season series 3–1, often winning in tight, high-scoring affairs.

For Orlando, the stakes couldn't have been higher. Entering the night on a five-game winning streak and tied for the 6th seed, a victory would have secured a guaranteed playoff spot. Instead, the loss tumbled them to the , forcing them into a high-stakes play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA PL: Celtics - Magic

Facing a significant injury crisis, Boston entered their regular-season finale without eight regular rotation players. Stars and Jaylen Brown were both sidelined due to Achilles injury management, while key contributors like Derrick White (knee) and Payton Pritchard (foot) also watched from the bench. Despite the odds, the Celtics' bench rose to the occasion: Boston took the regular-season series 3–1, often winning