Tatum’s locked in, the Magic are weirdly confident, and Vegas says it’s Celtics o’clock — but hey, stranger things have happened (ask the Heat).
It’s Game Day, and things are heating up faster than the TD Garden smoke machine. The Boston Celtics are gearing up to face the Orlando Magic — and let’s be honest, on paper this should be a Celtics walk-in-the-park. But this is the playoffs, and weird things happen when you underestimate teams with literal wizards in their branding.
The Celtics come in as the No. 1 seed, with Vegas giving them around -450 odds to win this one. The Magic? Sitting at +330 to pull off the upset, which means if you’re feeling chaotic, your wallet might thank you. Or cry. Possibly both.
Jayson Tatum is expected to show up with MVP-mode energy, fresh off a 40-piece last game and possibly fueled by revenge, spite, or pre-workout. Jaylen Brown’s probably already practiced dunking on someone in his hotel hallway. Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday continues to quietly ruin everyone’s fun on defense like a 6’3” basketball ninja.
But don’t sleep on the Magic — Paolo Banchero is out here trying to build a legacy with post moves, dunks, and the confidence of a guy who doesn’t know the Celtics are the favorites. Franz Wagner might just go nuclear if he gets hot early. And honestly, nobody knows what Markelle Fultz is going to do, which is part of the fun.
Expect the Celtics to push the pace, launch a billion threes, and try to drown the Magic in defensive pressure. Expect the Magic to say, “Nah,” and maybe throw a fireball or two of their own.
Tip-off is coming. The vibes are unstable. Someone’s about to get humbled.
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