The Boston Celtics have secured their spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after an impressive 120-89 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5. The Celtics displayed a remarkable turnaround, coming back from a halftime deficit, fueled by a dominant second half that saw them outscore the Magic 73-40.

Jayson Tatum shone brightly, racking up 35 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 23. The Celtics' strong shooting, especially from beyond the arc, was key to their success, as they hit 13 of 17 three-pointers in the second half. Paolo Banchero of the Magic had a solid game with 19 points before foul trouble hindered his team's momentum.