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.

It’s Sunday, April 27, and the Boston Celtics (61-21) and Orlando Magic (41-41) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. Orlando won Game 3, 95-93, in a last-second thriller holding off Boston.

The Magic beat the Celtics 95-93 in Game 3 Friday, covering as a 5.5-point home underdog as the Under (200) hit as well. Orlando was led by F Franz Wagner 's 32 points. The Magic are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the postseason after finishing the regular season 40-41-1 ATS.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, tries to make a move to the basket as Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. during the second half in game 3 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series,, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP

Wagner scored 32 points to lead the Magic on 11-for-27 shooting, but also chipped in eight assists and seven rebounds. Banchero scored 29 points on 10-for-25 shooting. Ahead of the matchup, the Celtics have sent out a six-word message. They're clearly prepared for the showdown. "Morning work before the evening work," the post read.

The Magic's physicality on the defensive end of the court had a major effect on Boston, limiting them to their lowest 3-point attempts of the season.