Souichi Terada: Celtics beat the Magic 107-98 to take the 3-1 series lead. Jayson Tatum led the way with 37/14/3. Game was tied at 91 but the C’s finished on a 16-7 run to close out the win. Game 5 is Tuesday back in Boston.
Source: Twitter @SouichiTerada
Source: Twitter @SouichiTerada
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum drains a 3 and does the wrist celebration. Looks like he’s OK. – 9:07 PM
Tatum drains a 3 and does the wrist celebration. Looks like he’s OK. – 9:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum just aggravated his wrist on a hard foul by Black. He’s in a lot of pain . pic.x.com/eULtqBARbw – 9:06 PM
Tatum just aggravated his wrist on a hard foul by Black. He’s in a lot of pain . pic.x.com/eULtqBARbw – 9:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Fifth foul on Porzingis. #Celtics will go Pritchard-White-Brown-Tatum-Horford. – 9:03 PM
Fifth foul on Porzingis. #Celtics will go Pritchard-White-Brown-Tatum-Horford. – 9:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Man. #Magic just keep answering. Thought those White, Tatum jumpers might finally create some separation. – 9:02 PM
Man. #Magic just keep answering. Thought those White, Tatum jumpers might finally create some separation. – 9:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum’s starting the 4Q, looks like he may go the rest of the way. #Celtics #Magic – 8:58 PM
Tatum’s starting the 4Q, looks like he may go the rest of the way. #Celtics #Magic – 8:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Magic end 3Q on a 6-1 run in the final 1:13, cut #Celtics lead to 79-75. Tatum 21, Brown 19, Porzingis 16, White 13; Banchero 25 (9 for 26 FG), Wagner 15, Joseph 12. – 8:56 PM
#Magic end 3Q on a 6-1 run in the final 1:13, cut #Celtics lead to 79-75. Tatum 21, Brown 19, Porzingis 16, White 13; Banchero 25 (9 for 26 FG), Wagner 15, Joseph 12. – 8:56 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q | Celtics 79, Magic 75
Tatum: 21 points, 12 rebounds
Brown: 19 points, 9 rebounds
Banchero: 25 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 15 points, 6 assists – 8:56 PM
End of 3Q | Celtics 79, Magic 75
Tatum: 21 points, 12 rebounds
Brown: 19 points, 9 rebounds
Banchero: 25 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 15 points, 6 assists – 8:56 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
We’ve got more tussling after Horford had an issue with Carter Jr’s body check on Derrick White and then Tatum gets in the middle. Being reviewed. #Celtics #Magic – 8:27 PM
We’ve got more tussling after Horford had an issue with Carter Jr’s body check on Derrick White and then Tatum gets in the middle. Being reviewed. #Celtics #Magic – 8:27 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end 2Q on a 7-0 run in final 2:43, lead #Magic 53-48 at half. It’s another slugfest. Tatum 15, Porzingis 13 (3 fouls), Brown 8, White 7; Banchero 18, Wagner 10, Joseph 7. – 8:06 PM
#Celtics end 2Q on a 7-0 run in final 2:43, lead #Magic 53-48 at half. It’s another slugfest. Tatum 15, Porzingis 13 (3 fouls), Brown 8, White 7; Banchero 18, Wagner 10, Joseph 7. – 8:06 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history.
Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. – 1:13 AM
LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history.
Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. – 1:13 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Magic 95, Celtics 93 – Tatum’s 36 the lone bright spot in gross Game 3 loss bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/26/bsj… – 12:48 AM
BSJ Game Report: Magic 95, Celtics 93 – Tatum’s 36 the lone bright spot in gross Game 3 loss bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/26/bsj… – 12:48 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum on his reaction to Joe’s ‘get up’: “I wasn’t tripping. I wanted to get up. The shit was just a lot worse than Joe thought it was, but it’s cool. We move on.” – 10:56 PM
Tatum on his reaction to Joe’s ‘get up’: “I wasn’t tripping. I wanted to get up. The shit was just a lot worse than Joe thought it was, but it’s cool. We move on.” – 10:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum: “We were playing against a set defense … our offense made it tough on our defense, they had it going in that 3rd quarter. That’s what happened.” – 10:55 PM
Tatum: “We were playing against a set defense … our offense made it tough on our defense, they had it going in that 3rd quarter. That’s what happened.” – 10:55 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum on the Paolo violation: “I thought it was an 8 second violation”
What did the refs tell him? “Nothing I wanted to fucking hear.” – 10:53 PM
Tatum on the Paolo violation: “I thought it was an 8 second violation”
What did the refs tell him? “Nothing I wanted to fucking hear.” – 10:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum said he progressed and felt like he could play: “I was out there … dealing with it. It was cool.” – 10:52 PM
Jayson Tatum said he progressed and felt like he could play: “I was out there … dealing with it. It was cool.” – 10:52 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
There are definitely times when Celtics want/need their 2 main stars to just take the ball and make a play.
But you know there’s too much of that when Jayson Tatum (7) and Jaylen Brown (6) combine for 13 turnovers.
Magic had a 26-8 edge in pts off turnovers.
There’s your game. – 10:25 PM
There are definitely times when Celtics want/need their 2 main stars to just take the ball and make a play.
But you know there’s too much of that when Jayson Tatum (7) and Jaylen Brown (6) combine for 13 turnovers.
Magic had a 26-8 edge in pts off turnovers.
There’s your game. – 10:25 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Magic win 95-93. #Celtics offense was porous for most of the night, 21 turnovers was most committed since Jan 2, 2022. Tatum 36, Brown 19, White 16; Wagner 32 (last two ORL buckets),, Banchero 29, Carter Jr. 10. – 10:01 PM
#Magic win 95-93. #Celtics offense was porous for most of the night, 21 turnovers was most committed since Jan 2, 2022. Tatum 36, Brown 19, White 16; Wagner 32 (last two ORL buckets),, Banchero 29, Carter Jr. 10. – 10:01 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics manage just 11 pts in 3Q on 3 for 17 FG and six turnovers, trail #Magic 73-70. Tatum 27, Brown 12, White 12, Porzingis 7. Wagner 22, Banchero 21, Black 9, Carter Jr. 8. – 9:11 PM
#Celtics manage just 11 pts in 3Q on 3 for 17 FG and six turnovers, trail #Magic 73-70. Tatum 27, Brown 12, White 12, Porzingis 7. Wagner 22, Banchero 21, Black 9, Carter Jr. 8. – 9:11 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q | Magic 73, Celtics 70
Wagner: 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds
Banchero: 21 points, 4 rebounds
Tatum: 27 points, 4 assists
Brown: 12 points, 6 rebounds
The Magic held a 24-11 advantage in the period. – 9:10 PM
End of 3Q | Magic 73, Celtics 70
Wagner: 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds
Banchero: 21 points, 4 rebounds
Tatum: 27 points, 4 assists
Brown: 12 points, 6 rebounds
The Magic held a 24-11 advantage in the period. – 9:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics want to challenge that Tatum TOV call despite the #Magic calling TO. Refs trying to sort things out. Looks like they’re not going to review it for now. – 9:00 PM
#Celtics want to challenge that Tatum TOV call despite the #Magic calling TO. Refs trying to sort things out. Looks like they’re not going to review it for now. – 9:00 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
A combined 12 turnovers from Tatum and Brown. #Celtics have 16 as a team. #Magic – 9:00 PM
A combined 12 turnovers from Tatum and Brown. #Celtics have 16 as a team. #Magic – 9:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
KCP tried to knock the ball away from Tatum after he traveled. Tatum held it and stared back at him. – 8:44 PM
KCP tried to knock the ball away from Tatum after he traveled. Tatum held it and stared back at him. – 8:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum is 8/13 FG, 4/8 3PT and looks completely unhindered by that injured right wrist. – 8:38 PM
Tatum is 8/13 FG, 4/8 3PT and looks completely unhindered by that injured right wrist. – 8:38 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end 2Q on a 19-4 run behind the sparkling play of Jayson Tatum and lead #Magic 59-49 at half. Tatum 21, Brown 11, White 10, Porzingis 7; Wagner 15, Banchero 15, Black 9. (Banchero & Black 3 fouls each). – 8:23 PM
#Celtics end 2Q on a 19-4 run behind the sparkling play of Jayson Tatum and lead #Magic 59-49 at half. Tatum 21, Brown 11, White 10, Porzingis 7; Wagner 15, Banchero 15, Black 9. (Banchero & Black 3 fouls each). – 8:23 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime | Celtics 59, Magic 49
Banchero: 15 points
Wagner: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Tatum: 21 points
Brown: 11 points, 4 rebounds
The Celtics ended the period on a 19-5 run and outscored the Magic 32-18 in the frame. – 8:22 PM
Halftime | Celtics 59, Magic 49
Banchero: 15 points
Wagner: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Tatum: 21 points
Brown: 11 points, 4 rebounds
The Celtics ended the period on a 19-5 run and outscored the Magic 32-18 in the frame. – 8:22 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Celtics are on a 10-0 run to take a 50-44 lead with 3:17 left in the first half. Tatum has the last 8 for Boston. – 8:14 PM
Celtics are on a 10-0 run to take a 50-44 lead with 3:17 left in the first half. Tatum has the last 8 for Boston. – 8:14 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
21 for Tatum right now. He’s scored 8 straight and it’s a 10-0 Boston run – 8:13 PM
21 for Tatum right now. He’s scored 8 straight and it’s a 10-0 Boston run – 8:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
After his hits his latest triple, Jayson Tatum grabs his right wrist in his newest celebration. #Celtics #Magic – 8:13 PM
After his hits his latest triple, Jayson Tatum grabs his right wrist in his newest celebration. #Celtics #Magic – 8:13 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum sporting a wrap on his right hand as he warms up shortly before tip. – 6:51 PM
Tatum sporting a wrap on his right hand as he warms up shortly before tip. – 6:51 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are available for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. However, Jrue Holiday is out with a right hamstring strain. – 6:20 PM
Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are available for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. However, Jrue Holiday is out with a right hamstring strain. – 6:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are IN tonight.
Jrue Holiday is OUT – 6:18 PM
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are IN tonight.
Jrue Holiday is OUT – 6:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum and Brown are IN tonight. Jrue Holiday is OUT. #Celtics #Magic – 6:17 PM
Tatum and Brown are IN tonight. Jrue Holiday is OUT. #Celtics #Magic – 6:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown and Tatum were in the locker room getting ready. They’re both active. Jrue Holiday didn’t warm up and is out. – 6:17 PM
Brown and Tatum were in the locker room getting ready. They’re both active. Jrue Holiday didn’t warm up and is out. – 6:17 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
More Tatum pregame workout. #Celtics #Magic pic.x.com/TCCDSgbnxd – 5:52 PM
More Tatum pregame workout. #Celtics #Magic pic.x.com/TCCDSgbnxd – 5:52 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I think Tatum looks fine so far. No official word but there’s nothing about this warmup that looks off to me pic.x.com/R1GvFO0o6t – 5:48 PM
I think Tatum looks fine so far. No official word but there’s nothing about this warmup that looks off to me pic.x.com/R1GvFO0o6t – 5:48 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum hits the floor at Kia Center for his pregame workout. He did not shoot before Game 2. #Celtics #Magic. pic.x.com/acXdGoOSYx – 5:39 PM
Jayson Tatum hits the floor at Kia Center for his pregame workout. He did not shoot before Game 2. #Celtics #Magic. pic.x.com/acXdGoOSYx – 5:39 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Joe Mazzulla didn’t really have any updates on Tatum, Brown and Holiday during his pregame availability. They’ll be game-time decisions. – 5:38 PM
Joe Mazzulla didn’t really have any updates on Tatum, Brown and Holiday during his pregame availability. They’ll be game-time decisions. – 5:38 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum arrives for pregame warmups to test his right wrist pic.x.com/FlnBq7SIRg – 5:38 PM
Jayson Tatum arrives for pregame warmups to test his right wrist pic.x.com/FlnBq7SIRg – 5:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla said Tatum’s injury was “severe enough that he couldn’t play last game.” – 5:30 PM
Mazzulla said Tatum’s injury was “severe enough that he couldn’t play last game.” – 5:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mosley said the substitution pattern changes based on whether Tatum and other C’s are/aren’t available. Said one of the bigger changes when Tatum is/isn’t available is how often they have to put two on the ball defensively. But he said other Boston players have been empowered. – 5:23 PM
Mosley said the substitution pattern changes based on whether Tatum and other C’s are/aren’t available. Said one of the bigger changes when Tatum is/isn’t available is how often they have to put two on the ball defensively. But he said other Boston players have been empowered. – 5:23 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 against the #Magic. #Celtics – 5:13 PM
Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 against the #Magic. #Celtics – 5:13 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most times leading an NBA season in scoring (regular season + playoffs)
10: Michael Jordan
6: Wilt Chamberlain
5: George Mikan, Kobe Bryant
4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3: James Harden, LeBron James, KD, George Gervin
2: Iverson, Pettit, English, Fulks, West, Tatum, McAdoo, Shaq – 4:03 PM
Most times leading an NBA season in scoring (regular season + playoffs)
10: Michael Jordan
6: Wilt Chamberlain
5: George Mikan, Kobe Bryant
4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3: James Harden, LeBron James, KD, George Gervin
2: Iverson, Pettit, English, Fulks, West, Tatum, McAdoo, Shaq – 4:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Picks ‘n Pops: Secrecy around Tatum, dirty plays, and BREAKING NEWS! bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/25/pic… – 3:01 PM
Picks ‘n Pops: Secrecy around Tatum, dirty plays, and BREAKING NEWS! bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/04/25/pic… – 3:01 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics have added Jaylen Brown to the injury report. He is questionable with his right knee impingement.
Holiday (hamstring) remains questionable and Tatum (wrist) remains doubtful – 12:03 PM
The Celtics have added Jaylen Brown to the injury report. He is questionable with his right knee impingement.
Holiday (hamstring) remains questionable and Tatum (wrist) remains doubtful – 12:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics held shoot around at Kia Center this a.m. No sign of Jayson Tatum but he usually shoots last & media was shut down before we could see if he’d give it a try. Spotted Jaylen Brown in the back but he came to the court after media availabilities, so no injury updates pic.x.com/duhruUbdsJ – 11:26 AM
Celtics held shoot around at Kia Center this a.m. No sign of Jayson Tatum but he usually shoots last & media was shut down before we could see if he’d give it a try. Spotted Jaylen Brown in the back but he came to the court after media availabilities, so no injury updates pic.x.com/duhruUbdsJ – 11:26 AM
More on this storyline
Jay King: Jrue Holiday (hamstring) has already been ruled out of tomorrow’s game against the Magic, according to the Celtics. Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable. Jayson Tatum has been removed from the injury report. -via Twitter @ByJayKing / April 26, 2025
Jorge Sierra: LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history. Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. -via Bluesky / April 26, 2025
