The Magic's physicality on the defensive end of the court had a major effect on Boston, limiting them to their lowest 3-point attempts of the season.

Guard Jaylen Brown, though, remains on the injury list, as "questionable." His ailment, officially: "Right Knee; Posterior Impingement." Brown has been dealing with the knee injury going back to February, but has played through it, and had 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting in Game 3.

The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continues with Game 3 in the Eastern Conference between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic on Friday. The Celtics are currently in a strong position, leading the best-of-seven series 2-0. However their star player, Jayson Tatum, is uncertain for Game 3 due to injury.