Celtics Withstand Late Charge, Take Game One In Orlando, 92-88

The Boston Celtics’ stifling defense proved too much for the Orlando Magic to handle in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, as Boston built a 16-point lead through three quarters before Orlando’s rally came up just short at the end.

It was a tough loss for the Magic but Orlando Pinstripe Post doesn’t see all bad things.

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The second-seeded Magic will have home-court advantage against Boston, which came into the playoffs seeded fourth. The Magic, who beat Boston in seven games in the conference semifinals last year, are a perfect 8-0 this postseason and have won 14 straight games dating back to the regular season.