The Boston Celtics' recent victory over the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs has equipped them with valuable experience for upcoming challenges. Although the Magic possess one of the league's top defenses, the Celtics demonstrated their resilience by adapting to counteract the Magic's strategies, particularly in neutralizing their perimeter shooting.

As they prepare for potentially tougher competition, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the lessons learned from this five-game series will be crucial. The Celtics showed they can navigate defensive pressure and find ways to score, which will serve them well as they aim for deeper playoff success.