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.

This year, the Boston Celtics stormed into the postseason looking every bit like title favorites, boasting a dominant 61-21 regular season record. But it didn’t take long for them to realize that the Orlando Magic weren’t just bringing skill to this series but they were bringing serious physicality too.

The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continues with Game 3 in the Eastern Conference between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic on Friday. The Celtics are currently in a strong position, leading the best-of-seven series 2-0. However their star player, Jayson Tatum, is uncertain for Game 3 due to injury.