The Orlando Magic face elimination as they take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Magic must secure a win to stay alive and keep their championship aspirations intact.
The Celtics hold the momentum after a commanding 107-98 victory in Game 4 in Orlando. Jayson Tatum led the charge with a stellar performance, putting up 37 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 11 rebounds, providing strong support to help Boston take control of the series.
For the Magic, the challenge grows tougher without Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner, who have missed the entire series due to injuries. Both players were key contributors during the regular season, and their absence has left Orlando shorthanded against a dominant Boston squad.
What happens if the Magic lose to the Celtics?
A loss against the Celtics would bring the Magic’s season to an end, as Boston would advance to the next round of the playoffs. If the Celtics close out the series, they’ll move on to face the winner of the Knicks–Pistons matchup in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three-point-basket against Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic in the first half of game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
What happens if the Magic beat the Celtics?
A win for the Magic would stave off elimination and cut Boston’s series lead to 3-2. However, the victory would not guarantee a spot in the next round. To advance, Orlando would still need to win Games 6 and 7, making today’s game just the first step in an uphill battle.
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What happens if the Magic and the Celtics tie in Game 5?
If regulation ends in a tie, the game will head to a five-minute overtime period. Should the game remain deadlocked, additional overtimes will be played until a winner is decided.
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