Orlando Magic eliminated from Playoffs

Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 29: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic shoots between Kristaps Porzingis #8 and Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

By Jay Edwards

April 30, 2025 at 6:24 am EDT

The Orlando Magic traveled to Boston to take on the Celtics in Game 5 of a best-of-7 game series in the NBA playoffs, a must win game. Actually, it was a must win situation for 3 games in a row, not easy to do against a very good Celtics team.

Well, we looked good! Magic dominated the 1st quarter! At halftime, the Magic were up by 2.

Unfortunately, whatever was said in the Celtics locker room at halftime worked. The Magic were outscored 36-13 in the 3rd quarter and Boston never looked back.

The Magic lost 120-89 last night and were eliminated from the playoffs 4 games to 1.

So, bring on the off-season, maybe some trades and new player signings and let’s look forward to a healthy team going into next season with a deeper run in the playoffs.

Go Magic!

Jay Edwards

Jay Edwards is an Orlando native and proud to call Central Florida his home! He has lived in Seminole County since the age of 2 and attended school at Lake Brantley High School, Seminole Community College, and then graduated with a Radio/TV degree from UCF.