Celtics Secure Game 1 Victory Over Magic 103-86

The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Playoffs, overcoming a sluggish start and some underwhelming performances from key players. Despite early offensive struggles and concerns over player health, the Celtics benefited from standout showings by Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, particularly in three-point shooting. Jaylen Brown returned effectively from injury, contributing on both ends of the floor, while Jayson Tatum made a significant impact on rebounding during an off shooting night. Boston managed to win the rebounding battle and emerged from the game relatively healthy, with Tatum appearing unscathed after a hard fall. The victory reinforces Boston's status as a top seed and championship contender after a dominant regular season, while Orlando faces challenges with key players out. The series opener highlighted both the Celtics' strengths and areas they'll need to address as their postseason campaign continues.