The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home in Games 1 and 2.

The Celtics were locked in a tight battle against the Magic, but a strong finish helped give them the 3-1 series lead.

Point guard Jrue Holiday was out for a second straight game, and the starting five of Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis carried most of