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Celtics Clinch Game 1 Victory Over Magic

Celtics Clinch Game 1 Victory Over Magic

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Derrick White led the Celtics with 30 points, while Payton Pritchard added 19 off the bench. Jayson Tatum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, but struggled with his shooting. Paolo Banchero paced the Magic with 36 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a close first half, the Celtics dominated the third quarter, fueled by a strong performance from their bench and a 30-16 run, securing a comfortable victory to start their title defense.

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