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Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win • Apr. 30, 2025, 12:07 AM ET (AP)
Celtics, Knicks, Pacers can advance Tuesday in Game 5s, but Nuggets-Clippers is too close to call • Apr. 28, 2025, 10:32 PM ET (AP)
Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3 • Apr. 26, 2025, 12:27 AM ET (AP)
Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston's lead to 2-1 • Apr. 25, 2025, 11:52 PM ET (AP)
Celtics list Tatum as doubtful for Game 3, Mazzulla tells radio station wrist bruise is 'severe' • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:10 PM ET (AP)

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Date 1989 - present
Headquarters Orlando
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Grant Hill • Shaquille O’Neal • Patrick Ewing

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