The Boston Celtics have advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals after a decisive 120-89 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 at TD Garden. Despite trailing 49-47 at halftime, the Celtics unleashed a dominant second-half performance, outscoring the Magic 73-40, including a 36-13 third quarter fueled by a 24-4 run.

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 their first-round playoff series to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Boston Celtics are moving on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after closing out the Orlando Magic with a 120-89 Game 5 win at TD Garden on Tuesday night.

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.

After finishing off the Orlando Magic in five games, the Celtics will enjoy nearly a week of rest before returning to the court for the Eastern Conference semifinals. The NBA on Wednesday released the full schedule for Boston’s second-round series,