Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics: NBA Playoffs 1st Round, Game 1, Sunday, April 20; Odds, TV, Tip Time

Everything you need to know – what to watch for, TV information, betting info, injury reports and more – about Sunday's NBA playoff game between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) defends against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half at TD Garden. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

BOSTON – The time for talk is over.

The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics meet on Easter Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET, tipping off their first-round playoff series matched up against one another.

Orlando, the East's No. 7 seed, got here by way of going .500 and advancing through the Play-In Tournament. Reigning NBA champion Boston, the East's No. 2 seed, won 61 games as a follow-up to banner 18 last summer and begins its defense of said title in a best-of-seven series versus the Magic.

How to Watch Magic at Celtics

Who: No. 7 Orlando Magic at No. 2 Boston Celtics
What: Eastern Conference Playoffs First-Round Game, Game 1
Series: Tied 0-0
When: Sunday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV: ABC
Radio: 96.9 The Game (Orlando), Sirius XM
Latest Spread: Boston -13.5
Over/Under: o/u 205.5
Moneyline: Boston -910
Season Series: Magic won, 2-1

Previous playoff history

Orlando and Boston have met three previous times in the NBA playoffs:

• 2010 Eastern Conference Finals: 4-2 Boston
• 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-2 Orlando
• 1995 Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1 Orlando

This is Orlando's second consecutive playoff appearance and the 18th overall in the franchise's 36-year history.

Injury Reports

Besides long withstanding season-ending injuries, neither team lists any injuries to note for Sunday's series opener.

Leading Scorers

Orlando Magic

• Paolo Banchero: 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists
• Franz Wagner: 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists
• Cole Anthony: 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists
• Anthony Black: 9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists
• Wendell Carter Jr.: 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists

Boston Celtics

• Jayson Tatum: 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists
• Jaylen Brown: 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists
• Kristaps Porzingis: 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists
• Derrick White: 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists
• Payton Pritchard: 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists
• Jrue Holiday: 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists

Meet the Coaches

Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic: 4th season, all with Magic, second career playoff appearance. (144-184, 3-4 in playoffs)

Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics: 3rd season, all with Celtics, third career playoff appearance. (182-64, 27-12 in playoffs)

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