The Magic levelled the game at 91-91 in the fourth quarter but the Celtics took control by scoring 10 of the next 11 points at Kia Center in Orlando. Boston, who are seeded second, are 3-1 ahead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series. The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers also took 3-1 leads in the East.

Point guard Jrue Holiday was out for a second straight game, and the starting five of Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis carried most of

The Celtics were locked in a tight battle against the Magic, but a strong finish helped give them the 3-1 series lead.