The Knicks and Pistons are still battling it out in the first round, but the Celtics at least know when they'll open their second round.

The Celtics started their title defense by beating the Magic in five games in their first-round playoff series

The Celtics advanced to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a 4-1 series victory over the Magic. While Boston was tested at times, it proved to be too much for an up-and-coming Orlando squad.

Key to the offensive explosion that put Orlando on their heels for good was Boston getting star Magic forward Polo Banchero in foul trouble.

The Boston Celtics pulled away after Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, beating Orlando 120-89 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

Jayson Tatum had 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics pulled away after Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, beating Orlando 120-89 in Game 5 of the

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics closed their first-round series in a 120-89 Game 5 win against the Orlando Magic in the TD Garden. Tatum was the focal point for Boston’s closeout win as he contributed 35 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds on 62.5% shooting.

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 35 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, while Jaylen Brown contributed 23 points and six rebounds. Banchero, who was drafted No. 1 overall in 2022, and was named the Rookie of the Year,

Jayson Tatum delivered a Most Valuable Player-level performance for the Boston Celtics in their 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs first round series against the Orlando Magic. The St. Louis native was among the most dominant players in the 2025 NBA Playoffs,