The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home in Games 1 and 2.

The Celtics were locked in a tight battle against the Magic, but a strong finish helped give them the 3-1 series lead.

Boston, however, has Jayson Tatum and guys who know how to close out a game. Orlando tied it up with Boston 91-91 with four minutes remaining, but the Celtics closed the game on a 16-7 run, led by Jayson Tatum,