Nba Pl: Celtics - Magic ✰

For Orlando, the stakes couldn't have been higher. Entering the night on a five-game winning streak and tied for the 6th seed, a victory would have secured a guaranteed playoff spot. Instead, the loss tumbled them to the , forcing them into a high-stakes play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

: Contributed a career-high 27 points , providing critical scoring punch for a shorthanded backcourt. Magic Falter in the Clutch NBA PL: Celtics - Magic

: Dominated the paint with 27 points and 12 rebounds , including a cold-blooded three-pointer with 31.6 seconds remaining to help seal the win. For Orlando, the stakes couldn't have been higher