Boston Celtics

1st in Atlantic Division

2025 Schedule

Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win

— When Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, the Boston Celtics pulled away and cruised into the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Tatum, Celtics close out Magic: Early test 'what we needed'

The Celtics broke open Tuesday night's game after Paolo Banchero went to the bench with his fifth foul and rolled to a 120-89 victory to close out the series in five games.

2025 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Tatum closes out the half with two-handed flush

Jayson Tatum gets to the lane and throws it down with less than a second remaining on the clock.

Jaylen Brown's emphatic dunk closes Celtics deficit to 2

Jaylen Brown rocks the rim as the Celtics have almost completely erased the Magic's early lead.

Hour 3: Heat Uncultured

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are joined by Evan Cohen of UnSportsmanLike after the Heat were swept out of the playoffs. The fellas Tell the Truth about rookie QB's. Plus does Josh Allen have enough weapons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: Top Duos in the NBA Playoffs

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas do their selection committee on the top duos in the NBA Playoffs! Dr. Andre Snellings joins the show. Plus the listeners weigh in on the top duos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices