What to Know
- Celtics win series 4-1, will play the winner of Pistons-Knicks in East semifinals.
- C's didn't make a 3-pointer in first half, then went 13-for-17 from deep after starting 0-for-8..
- Jayson Tatum (35 points) and Jaylen Brown (23 points) led the way for Boston.
- Pistons-Knicks Game 6 scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics are on to the Eastern Conference semifinals after beating the Orlando Magic in Tuesday's Game 5 at TD Garden, 120-89.
Jayson Tatum propelled the C's to victory after their slow start, finishing with 35 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 23 points and six rebounds.
Boston will meet the Detroit Pistons or New York Knicks in the next round. The Knicks lead that series 3-2 heading into Game 6, which is set for Thursday night.
Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Celtics-Magic Game 5: