Celtics come alive in second half, close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win
Briefly

In a commanding performance, Jayson Tatum's 35-point, 10-assist game propelled the Boston Celtics to a 120-89 win over the Orlando Magic, allowing them to clinch the series and move on to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics capitalized on Magic star Paolo Banchero's foul trouble to dominate the second half, overcoming a shaky first-half performance devoid of 3-pointers. While the Magic's last playoff series victory dates back to 2010, the Celtics now look forward to facing either the New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons in the next round.
Jayson Tatum's 35 points and 10 assists powered the Celtics to a decisive 120-89 victory over the Magic, advancing them to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Despite going scoreless from the 3-point range in the first half, Boston surged back after Paolo Banchero's foul trouble to secure the win.
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