BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics don move to Eastern Conference semifinals after beating Orlando Magic 120-89 for Game 5 on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum lead the charge with 35 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, showing strong performance despite slow start. Jaylen Brown follow am with 23 points and 6 rebounds. This win see Celtics prepare for next round against either Detroit Pistons or New York Knicks. Knicks dey lead that series 3-2 with Game 6 coming up for Thursday night.
Tatum performance for Tuesday night na history-making. E score 35 points, get 10 assists and 8 rebounds, plus e shoot 10 for 16 from the field and a stellar 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. E also make all 11 free throw attempts, solidifying his impact as Celtics dominate Magic. Tatum don now join NBA record book as person wey don make 10 or more free throws in three straight playoff games. For this five-game series, e only miss four free throws.
<p"Magic try limit Celtics from scoring 3-pointers, but Tatum skillfully navigate their defense, creating chances at the rim. Coach Joe Mazzulla praiseTatum, saying, ‘He did a great job of staying patient and going through his progressions. You have to be ready to answer the call, and I thought he did that.’
Sakiro, Tatum’s recent performance not just stop for free throws. E become the first player ever to record at least 35 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, four 3-pointers with shooting percentages of at least 60%, 80%, and 100% from the free throw line for regular season or playoffs. And e be second Celtics player to achieve three consecutive playoff games with 35-plus points, joining Celtics legend Larry Bird.
Despite suffering from a bone bruise in Game 1, Tatum don bounce back strong, help Boston overcome tough Magic team and secure a spot in the second round. Celtics now dey wait make Knicks finish their clash with Pistons, wey dey go down on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
As Celtics wrap the series, dem face off against a physically tough Orlando squad. Magic try disrupt Celtics’ rhythm and force dem omo to rely heavily on the inside game. But when Magic star Paolo Banchero pick up quick fouls, that na when Celtics take control, outscoring Magic 30-9 in the third quarter.
Overall, this series see both teams show different strengths and weaknesses. Celtics need make adjustments before facing their next opponent, while Magic require rethink their strategies after struggling offensively against a well-rounded Boston team.
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