The NBA playoffs featured three key first-round matchups on Friday, including the Orlando Magic’s narrow 95-93 victory over the Boston Celtics, cutting Boston’s series lead to 2-1. Jayson Tatum excelled for the Celtics with 36 points, but the Magic’s Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 61 points, with Wagner delivering crucial plays in the fourth quarter. Turnovers plagued Boston, leading to 26 points for Orlando, while the Magic struggled with foul trouble, highlighting areas for improvement as the series progresses.
