Orlando Magic, opponent of the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs!
The Florida team has defeated the Hawks in the Play-In showdown, and will face the reigning champions in the 1st round
The defense of the Boston Celtics' NBA title will begin in the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic. The franchise from Florida secured the 7th spot in the postseason after easily defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In game with a score of 95-120.
Therefore, the winner of the series between the Celtics and the Magic will face off in the Conference semifinals against the victor of the match between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons.
On the other hand, the Hawks will have one last opportunity. They will compete against the winner of the game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls, which will take place tonight, and the victorious team will qualify for the playoffs to play in the first round against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Collective Performance
With a high-level collective performance, Orlando easily overcame Atlanta. In a 25-point victory, Cole Anthony led with 26 points and 6 assists, Paolo Banchero contributed 17 points, Wendell Carter Jr. 19, Franz Wagner 13 (along with 13 rebounds), and Anthony Black added 16 off the bench.
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