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Celtics G Jrue Holiday (hamstring) sidelined for Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday will remain out for Game 4 of their first-round playoff matchup with the Orlando Magic due to a right hamstring strain.

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Celtics to be Without One Starter for Game 4 vs Magic

The Boston Celtics are looking to make a comeback after narrowly being defeated by the Orlando Magic 95-93. While the Celtics are still ahead in the series two games to one, Game 4 is going to be crucial if they want to give their team some rest heading into the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

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Joe Mazzulla Responds To Jaylen Brown's Comments About 'Fighting It Out' With The Magic

Speaking up after a two-point loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday, Celtics star Jaylen Brown opened up on the physicality in the series. According to Brown, patience is wearing thin for his team as they continue to face overwhelming physicality in the matchup, but coach Joe Mazzula says that it's time for this team to adjust.

Jaylen Brown News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Faults Referees For Excessive Physicality

The Boston Celtics are up 2-1 over the Orlando Magic and are expected to win the series. However, judging by what we’ve seen so far, they won’t come out of this series unscathed.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Joe Mazzulla Announces Jrue Holiday News After Celtics' Loss to Magic

The Boston Celtics barely lost Game 3 of their series against the Orlando Magic. Turnovers, off-nights, and controversial calls all built up in a two-point loss, destroying any chance of sweeping Orlando.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 26

Celtics prepared to put up fight vs. physical Magic in Game 4

The Orlando Magic can even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they meet the visiting Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday night. After losing two games in Boston, seventh-seeded Orlando rebounded by earning a 95-93 home victory Friday.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Jayson Tatum Sends Blunt Six-Word Message on NBA Refs After Celtics' Loss to Magic

The Orlando Magic were able to get back into the series against the Boston Celtics in Game 3, defeating them 95-93. It was Franz Wagner who led the way

Kristaps Porzingis News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 26

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis Slams Magic for Repeated Uncalled Fouls

The Boston Celtics were looking to sweep the Orlando Magic and end the first round of the playoffs early. In order to do that, they had to win Game 3 in Orlando.

NBA News / The Predictors / April 26

Magic edge Celtics 95-93 to trim Boston’s series lead to 2-1

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29, and the Orlando Magic edged the Boston Celtics 95-93 on Friday night to cut Boston’s lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Rumors / April 26

Celtics star frustrated after physical Game 3 vs. Magic

At least one player on the Celtics suffered a minor injury in each of the team’s three playoff games against the Magic so far. As Souichi Terada of MassLive writes, in Game 1 it was Jayson Tatum who suffered a bone bruise in his right wrist that is impacting his availability in the series.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 26

Jaylen Brown warns of 'a fight' in Magic-Celtics series

Brown has warned officials that a fight might break out if the physicality isn't curtailed.

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Jayson Tatum News / Fastbreak on SI / April 26

Jayson Tatum Made NBA History In Celtics-Magic Game

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics lost to the Orlando Magic (in Florida) by a score of 95-93. Despite the surprising loss, Jayson Tatum put up 36 points, nine rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/22 from the field and 4/10 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 26

'Gutsy': Franz Wagner leads Magic to crucial win over Celtics, avoid 3-0 hole

Wagner finished with a team-high 32 points and Paolo Banchero 29 for the Magic, who held serve at home.

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Celtics Star Sends Clear Message After Game 3 Injury News

The Boston Celtics entered Game 3 with three key players on the injury report. Jayson Tatum, who missed Game 2, was questionable for Game 3. Both Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday were questionable as well.