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Celtics-Magic recap: Derrick White stars in C's Game 1 win

The Celtics' backcourt was stellar in their 103-86 Game 1 win over Orlando.

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What to Know

  • Derrick White dropped a team-high 30 points (7-12 3-PT) in the Celtics' win.
  • Payton Pritchard notched a new playoff career-high with 19 points.
  • Jrue Holiday stepped up with nine points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals.
  • Jayson Tatum (17 points) tweaked his wrist in the fourth quarter but stayed in the game.
  • Game 2 at TD Garden is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics cruised to a Game 1 victory over the Orlando Magic at TD Garden, 103-86.

Derrick White led the way with a team-high 30 points on 7-of-12 shooting from 3-point range. Payton Pritchard added a career playoff-high 19 off the bench.

Jayson Tatum suffered an apparent wrist injury in the fourth quarter but stayed in the game. The C's star finished with 17 points.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Game 1:

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