CELTICS POSTCAST- Celtics Fall in Game 3 to Orlando as Magic Earns 1st Win of the Series

The Celtics (61-21) fell for the 1st time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, losing 95-93 to the Orlando Magic at Kia Center in Orlando Friday night. The Celtics got a defensive stand in the close seconds and got the ball back with 3/10 of a second remaining. The inbounds pass hit the rim and the game clock expired. The Celtics were held to 11 Points in the 3rd Quarter and 34 Points in the 2nd Half. The Celtics now lead the Series, 2 games to 1, with Game 4 Sunday night in Orlando. ----- Scoring Leaders: The Celtics had just 3 players in Double Figures. Jayson Tatum hit 4 3's and scored 36. Jaylen Brown had 19. Derrick White scored 14. Franz Wagner scored 32 in the win for the Magic. Paolo Banchero scored 29. ----- Up Next: The 1st-round Playoff Series continues in Orlando with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. EST on TNT. The Series will move back to Boston for Game 5 Tuesday at TD Garden. ----- Locked On Celtics POSTCAST: We are on board after each Celtics game with instant reaction and your participation is always welcomed on the Locked On Sports Boston - YouTube. Don't forget to tell your friends about us. Follow on the X (Twitter) Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnHoops) / X. ----- Friendly Reminder: Your favorite Podcast now has a newsletter! Introducing the LockedOn Celtics daily newsletter. One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at www.lockedondaily.com. That’s www.lockedondaily.com and start your day with the all-new & free Locked On Celtics newsletter. -----