The Boston Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic 120-89 in Game 5 on April 29, 2025, at TD Garden, clinching a 4-1 series victory in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Jayson Tatum led the charge with an electrifying 35 points, including 4 three-pointers, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, powering Boston to a decisive win. The Celtics exploded for a 36-13 third-quarter run, capitalizing on Paolo Banchero’s absence after his fifth foul, to pull away for good.
Despite a gritty effort, Orlando struggled offensively, with Banchero and Franz Wagner unable to counter Boston’s defensive intensity and sharp shooting. The Magic’s 10 offensive rebounds and Boston’s early turnovers kept them in the game initially, but the Celtics’ 7-for-14 second-quarter shooting and Tatum’s two-hand slam to close the half shifted momentum.
This victory propels Boston into the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they await their next opponent, while Orlando’s season ends after a hard-fought series. The Celtics’ championship pedigree shines as they march toward another deep playoff run.
