Celtics Look to Clinch Series Against Magic in Game 5 of NBA Playoffs
The Boston Celtics aim to finalize their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Orlando Magic as they meet for Game 5.
The Boston Celtics face off against the Orlando Magic in Game 5, hoping to secure their place in the next playoff round. After taking a 3-1 lead with a 107-98 victory in Orlando on Sunday, Boston aims to close out the series.
Orlando holds a 41-41 record and has encountered difficulties in the first round since their last deep playoff run in 2010. Despite struggling historically against Boston, they have managed to win two out of their previous three playoff encounters with them. The Celtics, boasting a strong record of 61-21, have triumphed in four of the last six matches against the Magic this season.
Game Time: 8:30 PM ET from TD Garden. Boston is favored by 11.5 points according to up-to-date odds sourced from DraftKings Sportsbook. The total for the game sits at 196 points, with the Celtics’ money line at -662 and the Magic at +480.
Key Players
- Jayson Tatum: Averaging 30 points and over 12 rebounds across the series.
- Jaylen Brown: Contributing significantly to the game wins, scoring 21 points in Game 4.
- Paolo Banchero: The primary scoring threat for Orlando with an average of 32 points per game.
- Franz Wagner: Scoring consistently, recently notching over 30 points in a recent victory.
Betting Lines
- Celtics vs. Magic spread: Boston -11.5
- Over/Under total: 196 points
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