The Celtics rested everyone and got smoked by the Magic: 9 takeaways

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, right, and Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman, left, go for loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.The Celtics were without all of their best players, and the Stay Ready group was not ready for the Magic, who clinched the No. 7 seed with a 96-76 win.

Here are the takeaways.

1. The Celtics rested everyone

No Jayson Tatum. No Jaylen Brown. No Kristaps Porzingis. No Derrick White. No Jrue Holiday. No Al Horford.

And appropriately, the Celtics had no chance against the Magic.

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