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Celtics Reserves Shock Magic in Play-In Shaker
13 Apr
Summary
- Baylor Scheierman led Boston reserves with a career-high 30 points.
- Luka Garza's late 3-pointer secured the victory for Boston.
- Orlando Magic will now play a road game in the play-in tournament.
The Boston Celtics' reserve unit secured an unexpected 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, significantly impacting the Magic's playoff seeding. Baylor Scheierman was the standout performer for Boston, recording a career-high 30 points, complemented by Luka Garza's 27 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the final minute. The Magic, who entered the game on a five-game winning streak and aiming for the Eastern Conference's No. 7 seed, ultimately fell to the eighth spot, setting them up for a road play-in game against Philadelphia.
Boston, intentionally resting eight regular rotation players, including their star duo, showcased remarkable depth. Despite playing without key players for much of the season, the Celtics concluded their regular season with a strong 56-26 record, earning the East's No. 2 seed. The Magic's reserves fought back from a significant deficit in the final quarter, but Garza's late heroics and Scheierman's offensive explosion in the third quarter, which saw Boston outscore Orlando 42-20, proved decisive. The Magic will now travel to face Philadelphia, while the Celtics await their first-round playoff opponent.
