The Celtics look to close out their first-round series against the Magic in front of a raucous home crowd at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
Boston took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a nine-point road victory in Game 4 on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum sparked the Celtics with 37 points, including 16 in a domineering fourth quarter. Tatum's statement performance came in the wake of a wrist injury, which sidelined him for Game 2.
Do the Magic have enough left in the tank to push the series back to Orlando? They've relied on physicality to keep the last three games close, but they'll also need their stars to shine: In the Game 3 victory, Paulo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 61 points.
In Game 4, meanwhile, the duo combined for 51 points but on an inefficient 40% from the field.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between Boston and Orlando, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Celtics vs. Magic on today?
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 5 of Celtics vs. Magic will air live on NBA TV.
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Celtics vs. Magic start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 29
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between Boston and Orlando is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earlier in the series, Boston glided to a pair of victories on its home court. That marked a notable change from last year's playoffs when the Celtics dropped a game in each of the first two rounds at TD Garden. They're hoping to win a first-round series for the fourth consecutive season.
Orlando finds itself on the brink, as the franchise remains starved for playoff success: The Magic haven't advanced past the first round since the 2009-10 season.
Celtics vs. Magic radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
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Celtics vs. Magic series schedule
Boston leads series3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2: Celtics 109, Magic 100 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3: Magic 95, Celtics 93 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 4: Celtics 107, Magic 98 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 5 at Boston | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Orlando | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Boston | TBA | TBA, Sling |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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