Criticized relentlessly, Tatum faces fiery scrutiny
Boston Celtics Crush Orlando Magic Thanks to Jayson Tatum's 37 Points and 14 Rebounds
Jayson Tatum just lit up the court for the Boston Celtics in their Game 4 victory against the Orlando Magic, scoring an impressive 37 points and gathering 14 rebounds. The Celtics are now just a win away from clinching the series, sitting at 3-1 with a best-of-seven series format.
The defending champions received impressive contributions from Jalen Brown, who scored 27 points, and Kristaps Porzingis, who added 19 points to the team's tally. On the other hand, top scorer for the Magic was Paolo Banchero, who netted 31 points.
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It was Banchero who led the Magic in Game 3, but unfortunately, they fell short with a 97-108 loss. In that match, the Magic showcased a tough defense, but the Celtics' offense proved more efficient, ultimately securing the win.
It's been close games between these two teams, with the Celtics edging ahead due to their more efficient offense [5]. The margin between the teams has been tight, with every possession counting as they battle it out in the Eastern Conference 1st round playoffs series for the NBA, as of April 28th, 2025 (PH time). With Tatum's stellar performance in Game 4, the Celtics seem poised to advance to the next round soon.
Sources:[1] Associated Press (n.d.)[2] ESPN (n.d.) - Game 3 Box Score[3] NBA.com (n.d.) - Series Standings[4] SB Nation (n.d.) - Series Rewind[5] Sporting News (n.d.) - Key Takeaways from the series[6] NBA.com (n.d.) - Game 4 Box Score
- The Boston Celtics' offensive efficiency play was highlighted in Game 4, allowing them to overcome the Orlando Magic, with Jayson Tatum scoring a series-leading 37 points and 14 rebounds.
- In their pursuit of the Eastern Conference 1st round playoffs series victory, the Celtics now hold a commanding 3-1 lead over the Orlando Magic, with just one game left before securing the series win.
- The Celtics' roster also received strong contributions from Jalen Brown, who contributed 27 points, and Kristaps Porzingis, who netted 19 points in Game 4.
- Despite the Magic's impressive defense, exemplified in Game 3, they were unable to contain the Celtics' offensive power, resulting in a 97-108 defeat.
