The Orlando Magic returned home to Orlando to face the Boston Cefo of their first round series against the Boston Celtics. The Magic came into game 3 in a 0-2 series hole. This game was a must-win for the Magic. The Magic came through and made this a series again. The Magic beat the Celtics in a tight game, 95-93. Game 4 will be in Orlando on Sunday, 4/27.
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 32 points. He scored his 32 on 11-for-27 shooting. Wagner knocked down 3-for-13 from the three-point line and 7-for-12 from the free-throw line. Wagner also grabbed seven rebounds, dished out eight assists, and recorded a steal. The Celtics complained about the Magic’s physical play, and Wagner had something interesting to say postgame about those complaints.
“I feel like it suits our team, our playing style, we played like that all year, and I feel like whoever plays more aggressively is going to win in this series.”
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had a big night for the Magic. Banchero scored 29 points on 10-for-25 shooting. He knocked down 2-for-4 from the three-point line. Hit 7-for-8 from the free-throw line. Banchero grabbed six rebounds, dished out an assist, and recorded two steals.
More Magic Contributions
- Wendell Carter Jr. scored 10 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out an assist.
- Anthony Black scored 9 points, grabbed two rebounds, and recorded two steals.
Game 4 will take place in Orlando on Sunday, 4/27. Tip-off from the Kia Center in Downtown Orlando will take place at 7 pm Eastern.
