Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, drives between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA: Tatum Shines as Celtics Push Magic to Brink with Game 4 Win
Jayson Tatum delivered a dominant performance with 37 points and 14 rebounds to power the Boston Celtics to a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday. The second-seeded Celtics, who made an impressive 30 of their 32 free throws, now hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven battle. Despite a late push from Orlando, who tied the game at 91 with just over four minutes left, Boston responded with a decisive 10-1 run to seal the win. Paolo Banchero led the seventh-seeded Magic with 31 points.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, shoots over Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla encourages his players during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives around Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, left, falls in front of Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and center Al Horford (42) as he moves the ball downcourt during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) tries to get past Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) goes past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) takes off downcourt past Boston Celtics guard Derrick White during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida.
NBA 2024-25: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley shouts to players on the court during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Orlando, Florida.
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