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Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, Game 5, Tuesday, April 29 – Odds, How to Watch

The No. 7-seed Orlando Magic, down 3-1 in the series, look to stave off elimination when visiting the No. 2-seed Boston Celtics Tuesday evening at TD Garden. Here's a look at the essential game information, betting odds and more involving the game.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is guarded by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is guarded by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

BOSTON – The No. 7-seed Orlando Magic are looking to stave off elimination Tuesday night when they visit the No. 2-seed Boston Celtics at TD Garden for Game 5 of their first-round, best-of-seven playoff series.

Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV and local television channels (FanDuel Sports Network Florida, NBC Sports Boston).

Boston leads the series 3-1, with Orlando's Game 3 victory its lone one in the set.

Full series schedule.

How to Watch Magic vs. Celtics

Who: No. 7 Orlando Magic vs. No. 2 Boston Celtics
What: Eastern Conference Playoffs First-Round Game, Game 5
Series: Boston leads, 3-1
When: Tuesday, April 29, 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, NBC Sports Boston
Radio: 96.9 The Game (Orlando), Sirius XM
Latest Spread: Boston -11.5
Over/Under: o/u 196.5
Moneyline: Boston -650

Injury Reports

Click here to see the latest on player injuries and status heading into Tuesday's tipoff.

Series Standouts

Orlando Magic

  • Paolo Banchero: 32.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists
  • Franz Wagner: 26.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists

Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum (3 games): 30.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists
  • Jaylen Brown: 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists
  • Derrick White: 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists
  • Kristaps Porzingis: 12.8 points, 6.8 rebounds
  • Jrue Holiday (2 games): 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists

Meet the Coaches

Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic: 4th season, all with Magic, second career playoff appearance. (144-184, 4-7 in playoffs)

Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics: 3rd season, all with Celtics, third career playoff appearance. (182-64, 30-13 in playoffs)

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  • KCP'S OFFENSE NEEDED: The veteran 3-and-D guard's scoring has been missing for most of the series. CLICK HERE
  • CELTICS REMINDED WHY THEY'RE DANGEROUS: Game 1 was all about Boston reintroducing itself. CLICK HERE

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