The Magic now have to look to show that Game 3 was not a one-off. They will look to get big performances from Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero once again. Wagner led the team with 32 points on Friday, while Banchero chimed in with 29. Jayson Tatum led the floor with 36 points in the losing effort.

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, tries to make a move to the basket as Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. during the second half in game 3 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series,, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP