Celtics Beat Magic 103-86 in Game 1

The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, overcoming a halftime deficit by dominating the third quarter through transition play, forcing turnovers, and winning crucial hustle points. Boston's supporting cast, led by Derrick White's 30 points, Payton Pritchard's 19 off the bench, and Jrue Holiday's all-around impact, compensated for quieter nights from stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Celtics capitalized on Orlando's 15 turnovers, converting them into 24 points, and outscored the Magic 30-18 in a pivotal third quarter. For Orlando, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 59 points, but the rest of the roster struggled offensively, contributing just 27 points on inefficient shooting. The game highlighted the Magic's slim margin for error against the experience and efficiency of the Celtics, who leveraged depth and execution to pull away late. Both teams acknowledged the importance of role players and execution on the margins as the series continues.