The Celtics like to play fast and launch 3s. A lot of them. That’s not the Magic’s strength, but they need to improve in that area quickly.

The No. 2-seeded Boston Celtics will face the No. 7-seeded Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

This wasn’t the season Magic players expected. There’s still time for something positive. Paolo Banchero and the Magic host the Hawks on Tuesday in the SoFi Play-In Tournament. Winner gets to face the Celtics in the Playoffs.