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Magic vs Celtics – Tatum, Brown Power Boston Against Orlando’s Grit to Take 3–1 Series Lead

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A frustrated Boston Celtics have replied on the court with their performance in the fourth game of the NBA first round playoffs. The Celtics came with every answer possible to take on the Orlando Magic, who were looking to cause a major upset in the series. Boston’s Sunday night almost win puts them into the next round.

Orlando Magic despite the press talk and direct verbal attacks from the Boston Celtics’ players didn’t tone down their aggressive play. Rather than tactics was working again with them scoring 29 against Celtics’ 32 in the first quarter. Similarly, in the second quarter, Orlando hit 19 points against visitors’ 21.

The Magic vs Celtics game was more thrilling than the other Eastern Conference clashes. However, unlike the Celtics who had at least four out of the five starters contributing, the Orlando Magic didn’t have that luxury. The third game heroes Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner continued their special show by carrying the Magic on their back.

Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner are the 2nd youngest duo to start the playoffs with 4 straight 20-PT games — only KD & Russ were younger. pic.twitter.com/vhRvsDLpcR
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Jayson Tatum burst into the scene, taking over the Magic vs Celtics game. He raised his game after halftime with Jaylen Brown. The duo turned out to be too much for the Orlando Magic’s defense. Despite a hard-fought third quarter, it was the fourth quarter where scoring floodgates opened for the Boston Celtics.

Their playoff experience came to their rescue as the Boston Celtics took the fourth game away from the Orlando Magic by 107-98. Tatum scored 37 points and collected 14 rebounds. While Jaylen Brown shot up 21 points with 11 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White scored 19 and 18 respectively in the Magic vs Celtics game 4.

Jaylen Brown Doubles Down on Orlando’s Physical Approach After Celtics Win

Jaylen Brown continued his dig on Orlando Magic’s play strategy after the end of the fourth game and the Celtics’ road stretch. He reiterated the physical strategy of Orlando Magic in his press talk. The Boston Celtics forward also believed that the job was far from over, as his side now has a 3-1 lead in the Magic vs Celtics series.

Brown said, “This was a big win on the road in a tough, physical environment against a team that’s been eager to take us out. It’s not over. We’ve got to close it out because we don’t want to come back here.”

Boston Celtics now returns to their TD Garden with a chance to win the first round playoffs’ series against Orlando Magic. The Celtics have a 3-1 advantage going into the fifth game, which will be played on Tuesday night.