Apr 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla motions to the court during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Mazzulla went with his usual starters, but mixed and matched throughout the entire first half searching for some rhythm of both ends of the floor. The starters came out uneven offensively, and the bench was much of the same outside of Payton Pritchard until halftime.

Celtics guard Jrue Holiday took over the third quarter and helped Boston pull away. His defense led to offense.