The Celtics started their title defense by beating the Magic in five games in their first-round playoff series

The Celtics outscored the Magic in the third quarter, 36-13, to take a 21-point lead into the final frame. They made five of their eight 3-point attempts in the third. Tatum made all three of his. He and Brown, Boston's championship combination, totaled 22 points on nine shots, both playing the entire quarter.