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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Dodges Major Jayson Tatum Question After Magic Game

The Boston Celtics won Game 2 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday with a 109-100 victory. The Celtics were without their best player, All-Star forward Jayson Tatum.

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The Boston Celtics held off a spirited Orlando Magic effort in Game 2 of their first-round series on Wednesday night, securing a 109-100 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Celtics star Jayson Tatum (wrist) doubtful for Game 3 at Magic

The Boston Celtics listed Jayson Tatum as doubtful for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic due to the bone bruise in his right wrist.

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Celtics Announce Jrue Holiday News Before Game 3

The Boston Celtics are up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic despite being without Jayson Tatum in Game 2. While the Magic were resilient in both games against Boston, they could not power through and steal a victory on the road, putting the Celtics in a great position to take a commanding 3-0 series lead on Friday.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Celtics reveal Jayson Tatum's status for Game 3 against Magic

Tatum suffered a bone bruise in his right wrist during Game 1.

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Kristaps Porzingis Drops Warning to Teams Trying to 'Punk' Celtics

The Boston Celtics grabbed a 2-0 series lead over the Orlando Magic after taking down Orlando in Game 2 of their playoff matchup. During the game, Boston did have a minor scare when star center Kristaps Porzingis had to exit after taking an elbow to the face.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / 10 hours ago

NBA Makes Historic Celtics Announcement After Game 2

Coinciding with the NBA Playoffs, the league is now handing out its regular season awards over the next week or so. On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard had won the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 11 hours ago

Predicting Rest of Celtics vs Magic Playoff Series

The reigning champion Boston Celtics (61-21 in the regular season) appear to have their sights set on making this ongoing first round playoff matchup with the Orlando Magic (41-41) a quick series.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / 11 hours ago

Joe Mazzulla Announces Jayson Tatum News Before Game 3 Against Magic

After suffering a wrist injury during Game 1 of the Boston Celtics' series against the Orlando Magic, Jayson Tatum did not play in Game 2. His absence did not stop the Celtics from taking a 2-0 lead over the Magic, but his status looms large as the playoffs progress.

NBA News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

With lingering health questions, Celtics take series lead to Orlando

The Boston Celtics will find themselves balancing the short- and long-term effects of going all-out for a series sweep when they attempt to get a third straight win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night as the Eastern Conference first-round series moves to Florida.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Jaylen Brown moves up another rung in Celtics lore

With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the first time in his playoff career, Jaylen Brown answered the bell for the Celtics in their 109-100 Game 2 victory over the Magic on Wednesday.

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