On April 29, the Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic, 120-89, clinching their first-round series 4-1 and advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite the seemingly easy victory, every game was a physical struggle, with Boston adjusting their strategy to counter Orlando’s strong defense by focusing on interior play and post-ups. Jaylen Brown acknowledged the Magic’s toughness and execution, stating that the series provided valuable lessons that would help the Celtics improve moving forward.