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Jayson Tatum shines as Boston Celtics move one win away from semifinals

Jayson Tatum guarded by Kentavius Caldwell-Pope

    Key Takeaways:

  • Boston Celtics defeated Orlando Magic 107-98 to take a 3-1 lead in the series
  • Jayson Tatum starred with 37 points and 14 rebounds in a dominant playoff performance
  • Game 5 is set for April 30 at TD Garden where Boston will look to seal their semifinal spot

Boston Celtics recorded a crucial away win against Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their series, taking a 3-1 lead and moving within one victory of the Eastern Conference semifinals as they continue their NBA title defense.

Jayson Tatum once again stole the spotlight, delivering one of his finest playoff performances with a double-double of 37 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Celtics to a 107-98 triumph. Jaylen Brown finished the game with 21 points and 11 boards, while Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis added 19 and 18 points respectively.

Paolo Banchero crossed the 30-point mark once more for the Magic, finishing with 31 points, but it was not enough for his team. Franz Wagner ended the clash with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists but he was the only other of the Magic squad besides Banchero to score more than 12 points.

Game 5 of the series, where Boston will look to close it out at home at TD Garden, is scheduled for Tuesday night.



 Author: Pavel Kateliev

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