The Boston Celtics edged out the Orlando Magic 107-98, taking a crucial 3-1 lead in their series. Jayson Tatum led the charge with 37 points and 14 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Magic fought hard, with Paolo Banchero scoring 31 points and Franz Wagner chipping in 24. Still, the Celtics’ strong finish sealed the win.
The game was neck and neck until the final stretch. The Celtics held a slim 53-48 lead at halftime, but the Magic battled back, tying it at 91-91 with four minutes to go. The Celtics pulled away in the end, thanks to their balanced attack. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points to the cause.
Pacers Cruise Past Bucks
The Indiana Pacers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 129-103, putting them one win away from advancing. Myles Turner led the way with 23 points, and Andrew Nembhard added 20. Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and 15 assists as the Pacers got eight players to double-digit scoring.
The Bucks struggled to keep pace. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 28 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough. Damian Lillard played just six minutes, and the team’s offense stalled without him.
The Pacers controlled the game from the start, unlike their back-and-forth Game 3. They shot the ball well and moved it effectively, leaving the Bucks to chase. The Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Bobby Portis added 14, but it was too little, too late.
The series now shifts back to Indiana, where the Pacers can close it out on Tuesday night.