On Tuesday, April 29, the Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic, 120-89. In doing so, Joe Mazzulla's team ended their first-round series and booked their spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Boston's 4-1 series win looks like a cakewalk on paper, when in actuality, every game was a physical battle between two very hungry rosters.
Orlando came into the series with one of the best defenses in the NBA. The Magic also do a great job of limiting the number of 3-point shots their opponents take. As such, Boston was forced to adjust its game plan, as Mazzulla explored different strategies to generate high-level offense.