Celtics Eliminate Magic, Banchero's Fouls Decide Game 5
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 120-89 in Game 5, winning the series 4-1. Paolo Banchero's fifth foul early in the third quarter, forcing him to sit for the remainder of the period, proved pivotal. The Celtics' Jayson Tatum led with 35 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown's plays contributed to Banchero's fouls. Orlando's offensive struggles, exacerbated by Banchero's absence, led to their defeat. The Celtics will next face the winner of the Knicks-Pistons series.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 120-89 in Game 5, winning the series 4-1. Paolo Banchero's fifth foul early in the third quarter, forcing him to sit for the remainder of the period, proved pivotal. The Celtics' Jayson Tatum led with 35 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown's plays contributed to Banchero's fouls. Orlando's offensive struggles, exacerbated by Banchero's absence, led to their defeat. The Celtics will next face the winner of the Knicks-Pistons series.
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