Watch Live Stream Free: Celtics vs. Magic in Game 3 of the First Round
With the Boston Celtics already up 2-0 in their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Game 3 takes place on Friday night at the Kia Center. The C's are looking to extend their winning streak to three games in this matchup, where they're listed as 4.5-point favorites, according to BetOnline odds.
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🏀 2025-26 NBA Playoffs First Round Matchup: Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic📅 Celtics vs. Magic Game 3 Date: Friday, April 26, 2025🕙 Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET🏟 Venue: Kia Center | Orlando, Florida📺 TV Channel(s): ESPN💻 Watch Celtics vs. Magic Free Live Stream: *Jazz Sports🎲 Celtics vs. Magic Game 3 Odds:* Celtics -4.5 (-115) | Magic +4.5 (+105)
Injuries
- Boston Celtics Injury Report: PG Jrue Holiday (hamstring; questionable), SF Jayson Tatum (wrist; doubtful)
- Orlando Magic Injury Report: SG Jalen Suggs (knee; out for the season), C Moritz Wagner (ACL; out for the season)
Game Preview
The Boston Celtics are looking to establish a 3-0 series lead over the Orlando Magic in their Eastern Conference first-round showdown. After two home victories (103-86 and 109-100), Boston will be aiming for a third straight win in Game 3.
Despite injuries to key players such as Jaylen Brown (sore right knee) and Jayson Tatum (bruised wrist) in Game 2, the Celtics' supporting cast stepped up[5]. Derrick White scored 30 points in Game 1, while Kristaps Porzingis finished with 20 in Game 2.
Though Tatum is still doubtful for Game 3, he managed to score a game-high 36 points in the previous game, inspiring fan optimism[2][3][4]. On the other hand, Jrue Holiday has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, the Magic's Paolo Banchero believes staying home-court advantage can help Orlando turn the series around. The Magic previously defeated the Celtics twice at the Kia Center during the regular season.
"You've got to keep fighting, man," Banchero said. "It's two games down. They did what they're supposed to do: beat us twice on their home court. Now we've got to go protect our home court. Simple as that."
The Magic find themselves in a familiar situation, having lost two games on the road to open the 2024 playoffs before bouncing back with two home victories.
According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index, the Celtics have a 66.5% chance of defeating Orlando in Game 3. With a 9-1 record in their last 10 road games[6], the Celtics look poised to continue their strong performance on the road. The Magic, meanwhile, have posted a 10-5 record in their past 15 home games.
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- The Celtics are hoping to extend their winning streak to three games in the Eastern Conference playoff series against the Orlando Magic, with Game 3 taking place on Friday at the Kia Center, where they are listed as 4.5-point favorites, according to BetOnline odds.
- However, key players like Jaylen Brown (sore right knee) and Jayson Tatum (bruised wrist) from the Celtics are questionable and doubtful for Game 3, respectively.
- Despite these injuries, the Celtics' supporting cast, such as Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis, stepped up in the previous games, providing a strong performance.
- If Tatum can play, spectators are optimistic, as he managed to score a game-high 36 points in the last game, inspiring the fans.
- On the other hand, the Magic's Paolo Banchero sees home-court advantage as a crucial factor in redressing the series, since the Magic previously defeated the Celtics twice at the Kia Center during the regular season.
- Although the Magic find themselves in a difficult position after losing two games on the road, they managed to bounce back with two home victories in the past, hinting at their resilience.
