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The Orlando Magic have gotten comfortable with grimy, ugly games based on their defense. They needed to embrace that identity to win in Game 3 and get back into the series.

Orlando Magic are unapologetically themselves to climb back into series

Orlando Magic remember lessons of last year's 0-2 deficit

Picturing Paolo Banchero on the Celtics should make Magic fans sick

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (April 25, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game Two

Silver lining Magic fans are starting to realize in Celtics series

Franz Wagner put together a strong season and has performed well in the Playoffs. But his shooting remains a huge question mark and ceiling on the Magic's offense.

Orlando Magic have a major problem for Franz Wagner to solve

Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic

Magic are 1 key improvement away from being serious contender

The Orlando Magic have had a rough season this year. But players around the league seem to recognize the Magic are a bit of a sleeping giant and a team to keep an eye on.

The Athletic's player poll makes intriguing statement about Magic’s future

The Orlando Magic have at times left the Boston Celtics bloodied in their series so far. But that has not stopped the Celtics at all. Th Magic have struggled to make a dent.

Orlando Magic aren't measuring up to Boston Celtics' championship level

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was supposed to provide the shooting and veteran poise the Orlando Magic needed to compete at a higher level. Instead he has struggled from deep and has been drawn into a sideshow.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope failed to deliver what the Orlando Magic signed him for

Derrick White was the difference maker in the Boston Celtics' Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. He is the kind of player the Orlando Magic are clearly missing.

One player is the big difference between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is about to be public enemy number one in Boston after Jayson Tatum was downgraded to DOUBTFUL with a wrist injury suffered in Game 1.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope just became public enemy No. 1 in Boston

Jayson Tatum has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. That could have a major impact on the series.

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (April 23, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

The Orlando Magic pride themselves on their physicality. But that physicality went away in the second half as the Boston Celtics took Game 1. The Magic are eager to punch back in Game 2.

Orlando Magic eager to regain key part of their identity in Game 2

Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game One

Game 1 further proves Magic must address massive issue this offseason

The Boston Celtics won a key battle in Game 1, outpacing the Orlando Magic and finding easy baskets in transition.

Pace is at the center of Orlando Magic's battle with Boston Celtics

Orlando Magic, Ja Morant

The Magic need help, but Ja Morant just doesn’t belong in Orlando

Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game One

Silver lining from Game 1 loss offers reason to believe Magic can do unthinkable

The Orlando Magic have known about their offensive issues all season. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner shined in Game 1. But the rest of the team's offense struggled once again.

Orlando Magic's roster construction issues on full display in Game 1

Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game One

Magic must change starting lineup to have any hope against Celtics

The Orlando Magic did their best to contain the Boston Celtics. But their mistakes allowed the Celtics to gain separation and run away for a Game 1 victory.

Game 1 showed how small the Orlando Magic's margin for error is

The Orlando Magic are heavy underdogs in their series against the Boston Celtics. They are embracing the uncertainty and believing in themselves.

Orlando Magic embrace roles as underdogs vs. Celtics

The Orlando Magic are going to be shopping to upgrade their roster. That does not mean they should hunt the biggest names on the market. That could be a trap that derails the Magic's project.

Orlando Magic must avoid trading into a disaster this offseason

The Orlando Magic head to Boston to face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their playoff series. It is a big test for Franz Wagner and the Magic's offense.

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (April 20, 2025): 3 Things to Watch, Odds, and Prediction

Atlanta Hawks v Orlando Magic - Play-In Tournament

The Orlando Magic should let this decide their playoff success

The Orlando Magic got their first taste of the Playoffs last season against the Cleveland Cavaliers. That experience helped them throughout the season. But it will be a big boost in their return to the postseason.

Playoff experience will make Orlando Magic tougher vs. Celtics

Atlanta Hawks v Orlando Magic - Play-In Tournament

Magic need significantly more from secret weapon to upset the Celtics

The Orlando Magic face a tall order not only in slowing down the Boston Celtics' prolific offense but also figuring out how to crack one of the best defenses in the league.

Orlando Magic need to sharpen biggest weaknesses for playoff series