Through three games of this first-round series, the seventh-seeded Magic have displayed a physical style of basketball that the defending champion Celtics say they believe is over the line.

The Boston Celtics headed down to Orlando for Game 3 of the first round, and saw the return of Jayson Tatum to their lineup while point guard Jrue Holiday was ruled out. Orlando brought physicality throughout the game which was razor close from start to finish.

The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home to kick things off by winning Game 1,