The Boston Celtics have punched their ticket to the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals after beating the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the ’25 NBA East playoffs first round series, winning 120-89 after breaking open the Magic’s vaunted defense in the third quarter of the contest.
Key to the offensive explosion that put Orlando on their heels for good was Boston getting star Magic forward Polo Banchero in foul trouble early in the second half — then capitalizing on Orlando’s limitations with their star player unable to be on the court. Now, the Celtics are resting up for a few (or more) days while the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons duke it out for a chance to face Boston in the second round.
The folks behind the “NBC Sports Boston” YouTube channel put together a clip taking a closer look at the critical Celtics victory. Check it out below!
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: The Celtics have punched their ticket to the ’25 NBA East Semifinals
The Boston Celtics have punched their ticket to the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals after beating the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the ’25 NBA East playoffs first round series, winning 120-89 after breaking open the Magic’s vaunted defense in the third quarter of the contest.
Key to the offensive explosion that put Orlando on their heels for good was Boston getting star Magic forward Polo Banchero in foul trouble early in the second half — then capitalizing on Orlando’s limitations with their star player unable to be on the court. Now, the Celtics are resting up for a few (or more) days while the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons duke it out for a chance to face Boston in the second round.
The folks behind the “NBC Sports Boston” YouTube channel put together a clip taking a closer look at the critical Celtics victory. Check it out below!
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: The Celtics have punched their ticket to the ’25 NBA East Semifinals
