Celtics Surge Past Magic in NBA Playoffs Opener with White's 30-Point Performance
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The Boston Celtics, led by Derrick White's 30 points, including seven three-pointers, overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Jayson Tatum contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds, while the Celtics dominated the third quarter to take control of the game. Orlando's Paulo Banchero led all scorers with 36 points and 11 rebounds, but the Magic struggled in the second half, unable to keep up with Boston's offensive surge.
Key Points
Derrick White scored a team-high 30 points, including seven three-pointers, leading the Celtics to victory.
Jayson Tatum added 17 points and 14 rebounds, showing strong performance despite shooting struggles.
Boston outscored Orlando 30-18 in the third quarter to take control of the game.
Paulo Banchero was the top scorer with 36 points for the Magic, but they couldn't overcome their second-half struggles.
The Celtics shot 43.2% from three-point range, significantly outpacing the Magic's 37%.
Orlando's turnovers and lack of scoring support beyond Banchero and Franz Wagner were critical factors in their defeat.
