Wagner and Banchero Lead Magic to Narrow Victory Over Celtics, Series Now 2-1
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Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a crucial 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, reducing Boston's lead to 2-1. Wagner scored 32 points and Banchero added 29, while Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 36 points in his return from injury. The game was closely contested, with the Magic holding off a late Celtics rally to secure the victory at home.
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Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Paolo Banchero added 29 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 95-93 victory over the Boston Celtics.
The win reduced the Celtics' lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-1.
Jayson Tatum returned to the starting lineup for the Celtics, scoring 36 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
The Celtics struggled in the third quarter, scoring only 11 points, which allowed the Magic to take control of the game.
Boston made a late rally but fell short after Derrick White's pass was tapped away at the buzzer.
The Celtics have yet to win in Orlando this season, standing at 0-3.
The Magic will host Game 4 on Sunday.
