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00:00Oh, my God.
00:06Woo!
00:09I don't see that every day.
00:12Whatever.
00:16Duncan!
00:17Run.
00:25NBA Playoffs presented by Google.
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00:29Some wire, Jalen Brown.
00:31Let's go, boy.
00:32Be the killer you are.
00:33Let's go.
00:34It's all good.
00:35It's a playoff.
00:36I ain't tripping.
00:38You on the backside communicate where the shooters are.
00:40They're gonna be running the baseline.
00:41Just let me or Peyton know that either I gotta come through or he gotta come through.
00:45First wind out.
00:46First wind out.
00:47Come on.
00:48First wind out, G.
00:49Let's go.
00:52Hey, this is not the type of game they wanna play.
00:55Keep going.
00:56The shot's gonna fall.
00:57Yo, when we drive.
00:58Ooh.
00:59We gotta be decisive.
01:00It's either a drop off or a shot.
01:02Never had the chance.
01:03Or a pump fake.
01:04You gotta be more aggressive on offense.
01:06Make them call it.
01:07And letting them be physical.
01:08We gotta make them call it.
01:09Make it obvious.
01:10Our first half stats brought to you by ServiceNow.
01:14Celtics built a 12 point lead.
01:17And then the last eight and a half minutes to the second quarter, the Magic outscored them 25 to 12.
01:22They made and took more three pointers.
01:25And the Boston Celtics and their defense was sensational.
01:28No, it's been impressive to watch Orlando work.
01:32They are number one in points per game.
01:35They limit teams.
01:36Now this Celtic team is different, but look at the physicality.
01:39Look at the aggressiveness in which they play on every single play.
01:43Again, Jason Tatum, one of the best in the business, forced into taking tough twos.
01:48That's what this team does.
01:49Celtics want to take a lot of threes, Mike.
01:51In that first half, they only attempted 15.
01:54You have to remember, Orlando is first in the league in running their opponents off threes.
01:59They do a great job limiting that.
02:01And Carol's first shot.
02:03And tipped in by Carter.
02:04They're going to wave it off.
02:05Ball was above the cylinder.
02:07As we go to Lisa Salters.
02:09I talked to Jamal Mosley coming out of the locker room.
02:12He said he loved how his team responded after being down 12.
02:15Didn't let the shot making or missing impact them.
02:18He said he thought they did a great job on the offensive glass, giving themselves extra possessions.
02:22Just the boys knowing that it's going to be a game of runs, not letting the game get away from them.
02:27He was very pleased with the first half about limiting the Celtics' bleeds.
02:31He said, I'm knocking wood on that one.
02:33But he liked their ability to get out to the shooters.
02:35He says, the ones that we gave up were clear with mistakes on rotation.
02:38We've got to be smarter knowing who we're closing out to and knowing where the shooters are on the floor, Mike.
02:44All right, Lisa.
02:45Well, they have responded all season.
02:47Devastating injuries to their star players.
02:50Yet here they are battling game one against the Celtics.
02:53Wagner way too strong off the glass.
02:56Holiday comes the other way.
03:00Orzingis thought about a three.
03:02Tatum has the mismatch against Joseph, whose game but much shorter.
03:11I'm really curious to see which team is going to settle in first.
03:13Which team is going to have to call a timeout first here in this second half?
03:17Glendale Carter can't get it.
03:19Tatum the rebound.
03:20You heard Jalen Brown in that mic'd up segment tell Jason Tatum, make them call it.
03:25I'm kind of saying, again, this physical defense of the Orlando Magic has had an impact for sure.
03:32Brown tries a three.
03:36Mike, they have the ability to run you off the line and then still get back if they're caught in rotation.
03:42And that's about effort and communication.
03:46No team better in the NBA than the Magic in defending the three-pointer, which is vital in today's NBA.
03:52Caldwell Pope doesn't hit.
03:54Loose ball foul called against the Celtics.
03:58Jason Tatum will pick up his second.
04:01Well, and that's the whole boxer thing.
04:03Styles makes fights.
04:04You have the best team in the league defensively as running teams off.
04:08And then you have the greatest three-point shooting team that we have seen statistically in league history.
04:13So it's a balance and a fight between who can impose their will on the other.
04:19We get the sweat off the court.
04:21Joseph will inbound.
04:27Wagner.
04:29He's got hits the top of the backboard, which is inbounds.
04:32Doesn't go down.
04:33Brown ahead to Holliday.
04:35Holliday steps back.
04:37That's the three.
04:38Drew Holliday with his first points.
04:41And Celtics quickly with a four-point lead.
04:50Darrell, the game's leading score, 19 in the first half.
04:53Got Holliday all over him.
04:54He's there to help.
04:55Ball poked away.
04:56Here comes White.
04:58Holliday.
05:01Holliday, nice feet inside.
05:02White gets bumped.
05:03Banks at home.
05:04He thought a whistle should have happened.
05:06There was certainly contact there.
05:12They're gonna get a delay again.
05:13Yep.
05:14Let's see if there's enough.
05:15I like the non-whistle.
05:20I like the non-whistle.
05:21I like the non-whistle.
05:23I like it.
05:24I'm more concerned with Winnell Carter right now.
05:26What he's doing.
05:27He's had some mistakes for a player that's been in this league.
05:30And I just need to see more impact.
05:32He's got eight rebounds.
05:33He's got eight rebounds.
05:34But there's been some defensive mistakes.
05:35Some early miscues.
05:36He's got to be one of the guys that they can depend on consistently.
05:40Varga gets inside.
05:41Lamp is good.
05:42He's got an excellent handle for a big man.
05:44Unbelievable handle, Mike.
05:45But great timing.
05:46He can quick shoot somebody who's got more size.
05:50Derek White.
05:51Puts it in.
05:52Three-pointer for White.
05:53His fifth three-pointer.
05:56And a whistle as well.
05:58White now with 18 points.
06:04It was a simple dribble handoff.
06:06Guard to guard.
06:07Miscommunication.
06:08And that's the right call.
06:09He got him on the elbow on his way up.
06:12Here at the Celtics, you have three different guys who've made 250 threes.
06:21Three different ones.
06:23White now his fourth year with the Celtics.
06:26It really seems like he's been a Celtic forever.
06:29He has.
06:30It's because it's the impact.
06:32The shot that he makes.
06:33The big shots.
06:34The moment.
06:35He's got 21 points already.
06:37And there's eight minutes to go in the third.
06:39Shot a career-high 16 and a half points per game this year.
06:43And he's become beloved here in Boston because of what you said.
06:47His great defense.
06:48The clutch shooting.
06:49But also his humility.
06:50He just.
06:51He carries himself so well as Joseph gets bumped.
06:54Ball knocked away.
06:55Holiday said it was off the leg of Boncaro.
06:58You can see the Celtics have picked up their physical play here in the third.
07:02They have great individual defenders.
07:04The guy getting the biggest assignment for Joe Missoula is Drew Holiday right now.
07:08Trying to contend with Ben Carroll.
07:11We talked so much about the Magic's great defense.
07:14Number two in the NBA.
07:15Again, the Celtics were fourth in defensive rating.
07:19Wagner jumper.
07:20This is that one.
07:21Tatum grabs the rebound.
07:22Tatum seven boards.
07:23Just three of 10 from the field.
07:25Hasn't been able to get going yet.
07:27He's got Corey Joseph on him.
07:29Again, the big height advantage.
07:32And a foul before the shot attack.
07:34That won't count.
07:35It'll be a side out.
07:36And as Joseph picks up now his fourth foul in 17 minutes.
07:42That's an issue, Mike.
07:45He started this year for the first time in two years.
07:48Jalen Sugg's absence at that point guard position.
07:52One of those catastrophic injuries for this team.
07:55So this is a different matchup, RJ.
07:58And this is, again, he's doing a good job against Jason Tatum.
08:02Right there at the end, Jason Tatum does a good job of drawing the foul.
08:06But Corey Joseph, he is just a backup point guard that's supposed to settle this young team.
08:11That's what they are missing with Suggs.
08:13Anthony Black comes in.
08:15Brown, Porzingis.
08:18Foul from behind.
08:20Caldwell Pope.
08:23And Kristaps Porzingis to shoot two and eight point Celtic lead.
08:28Lawson's come out strong here in the third.
08:30Much like they did in the first.
08:33Porzingis averaged 19 and a half per game.
08:41So far tonight, four points, four boards.
08:46Thumbs up short there.
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08:51Couple of game ones.
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08:57Knicks and Pistons game two.
08:59Denver and the Clippers game two.
09:02The home team winning game ones in both those series.
09:04And Porzingis one for two.
09:06Magic have only scored two points through the first four minutes.
09:18I don't think they have an offensive rebound here through the first four.
09:22That was critical in the first half, so they didn't shoot the ball well early.
09:27Then Carroll well defended by White, but Carroll gets it back and banks it in.
09:32Celtics thought it should have been a travel.
09:34Well, that was a block for Derek White.
09:35Don't ask for a travel.
09:36They'll take away your block.
09:39White for three.
09:40That one's short.
09:50That's what Holiday does when he's in your presence.
09:53Holiday fires up and hits a three.
09:55Timeout all in.
09:57It must be an awful experience to be guarded by Drew Holiday.
10:00And it's not one that people covet.
10:03It is difficult.
10:04Again, you wonder why is Drew Holiday guarding Wagner?
10:07Because when he's out on the perimeter, this is advantage Drew Holiday.
10:12So not only does he get the stop, but then he's just going to do it all himself.
10:16Pick it up.
10:17Look around.
10:18See, hey, there's nobody around.
10:20Let me knock this down.
10:21That is the difference in the Boston Celtics.
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10:36And this fabulous city is unbelievable.
10:41The great Ted Williams, many feel the greatest hitter of all time.
10:46Of course, Bobby Orr, the spectacular defenseman for the Boston Bruins.
10:51Red Auerbach enjoying the afternoon outside.
10:56Of course, it's Red Auerbach court here at the TD Garden.
10:59And, of course, an 11-time champion, the iconic Bill Russell.
11:04Boy, just talk about iconic figures.
11:09As Wagner has it.
11:11Vancaro backing it against Holiday.
11:15Tough shot.
11:16Won't go.
11:17Rebound.
11:18Ripped down by Tatum.
11:19That's Drew.
11:20Drew's making a difference.
11:21Defensively, obviously, absorbing that matchup.
11:24But no offensive rebounding yet to this point either for Orlando.
11:29Round shot.
11:30Won't go.
11:31Wagner the rebound.
11:32There is no question the Celtics looking to match.
11:35That word is popular today.
11:37Physicality of Orlando.
11:39And a foul.
11:43Well, an untapped resource is what Joe Missoula thought he found
11:47when the Celtics signed Drew Holiday.
11:51The number of different assignments he could take.
11:54You want him to guard a small out front
11:56and change it with his point of attack pressure?
11:58Okay, I can do that.
11:59You want me to guard this guy 6'10",
12:01and however much Richard thinks he weighs?
12:03I can do that too.
12:04He's really remarkable defensively.
12:09Wagner pass deflected.
12:11Corzingis has done a number of those.
12:13As white as double-team.
12:15And a foul called.
12:19Anthony Black.
12:21Celtics up his first.
12:24So there's 6.40 to go here,
12:25and we know Orlando, they don't score in bunches.
12:28They've shot the ball well tonight in segments.
12:31Again, 7 for 20 from three.
12:33But they've got to keep that pace with the Celtics.
12:35You don't want the Celtics to get out 15, 17 points.
12:38That is just too much for Orlando.
12:42Caldwell Polk guarding Tatum.
12:44Tatum gets inside.
12:45Left-handed switches.
12:46Can't get it.
12:47Then Carroll rips down the rebound.
12:49He's got nine of those to go with his points.
12:53And somebody's missing a sneaker.
12:57Kristaps Porzingis lost it on that play.
12:59Wagner.
13:01Anthony Black left wide off and then hits the three.
13:04Black with his first points.
13:05He's had an impact of the game.
13:07I wonder what size that is.
13:13And Joe Missoula calls timeout.
13:16Porzingis will retrieve his sneaker.
13:18We'll take a break.
13:20Third quarter game one.
13:21Seven point lead for Boston.
13:22Presented by Google here in Boston.
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13:31Hello, Ben Carroll.
13:3221 points.
13:33Time for a dose of winning.
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13:36Leagues in trouble, Mike.
13:37This young man's 22 years old and in just his third year.
13:40Lots of room for growth still.
13:42They've done a good job getting him isolated one-on-one.
13:45It's been a variety of defenders.
13:47That shoulder just dismisses Derek White as he gets into the painted area.
13:52Waiting for a screen from Wendell Carter.
13:54Steps back into that three.
13:56A lot of different levels to his scoring in his game.
13:58And if that thing starts to fall, good night.
14:01Last year, his first playoff, his playoff debut in the seven game series,
14:05he scored 30 or more three of the seven games, including 38 points, 16 rebounds
14:10in a game seven loss to Cleveland.
14:12On the road.
14:13And how old was he?
14:1421.
14:15That is impressive.
14:16Porzingis slicking a post up against Houston.
14:17Turn.
14:18Shoot.
14:19Can't get it to go.
14:20Anthony Black rips down the rebound.
14:21And we haven't seen as much this year after Porzingis in that mid post.
14:26It was one of the most efficient positions in basketball last season.
14:31Holiday pokes it out and forces the turnoff of Pritchard back in.
14:37Holiday to Tatum.
14:39Tatum layup.
14:40Shot no good.
14:41Brown the rebound.
14:42Kicks it back out.
14:43Through Holiday.
14:44Straight on.
14:45Hats a three.
14:46Come on, Mike.
14:48Their two best players are one for eight against that guy and he's raining threes as well.
14:54Holiday scoreless in the first half.
14:58Nine points here in the third.
15:00Lead back up to ten.
15:01Anthony Black looking.
15:02Vancaro wants it.
15:03He's got Pritchard on him.
15:04Four on the 24.
15:05Inside pass pushed away by Porzingis.
15:06Good defense from Pritchard against the much taller.
15:07Vancaro.
15:08Alley up to Brown.
15:09Lays it up and in.
15:10And this equals the largest lead of the game for the Celtics.
15:13Jamal Mosey can't be too far away from thinking about his timeout.
15:14Their offense just isn't clicking the way it should.
15:15So you just get the ball to Paolo.
15:16Vancaro knocks down the three.
15:17And Jalen Brown upset.
15:18He thought he got whacked on a screen that set up Vancaro's open shot.
15:32Tatum gets away.
15:33Throws it up.
15:34For Zingas.
15:35And Jalen Brown upset.
15:36He thought he got whacked on a screen that set up Vancaro's open shot.
15:44Tatum gets away, throws it up, Porzingis tried to tip it in, Tatum right there on the slam.
15:59Defense! Defense!
16:02Vancaro tries another three, rattles in and out.
16:05Galen Brown the rebound.
16:07Ground ten points, five boards.
16:10Stutter dribble, lot of action in the paint, Brown's shot won't go.
16:16But he got fouled, and he's Mike Porras here tonight.
16:25Perfect. Break their spirit. They say best shot, and it's not enough. Come on.
16:29More physical. They say best shot, and it's not enough.
16:35Well, they've been much more physical here in the third quarter, that's for sure.
16:38Brown, his first free throw attempts.
16:42And the defense has been strong for the Celtics.
16:44They've forced six turnovers already here in this third period.
16:52But can't we talk about this Celtic defense?
16:54Again, Orlando's offense has just been a little stagnant.
16:58But here, just in transition, getting out on break, not getting back at your Orlando.
17:02They do so many things well defensively, but the minute they have one or two lapses, it seems glaring.
17:10And Orlando's not been able to get to the free throw line, something they usually do well, but they're just two of three from the line.
17:16And now this is the largest lead of the game.
17:19Under four to play third quarter.
17:22Pritchard harassing Black.
17:25And Carroll.
17:26Single coverage Jalen Brown.
17:28Holiday looking to go over and out, and a foul ball.
17:30Jalen Brown.
17:31You know, he's gonna be upset because he's felt they've been a couple of times the whistle wasn't blown in his favor.
17:36It's only his first foul.
17:42It looks like he tried to pull the chair a little bit.
17:45Yeah, I don't really like that foul call.
17:48They paralyzed it.
17:50Reps love when the player says to the breath, look up at the big screen.
17:54You'll see.
17:55Don't do that.
18:00And Carroll double-team gets away.
18:02Layup comes up short.
18:03Isaac trying to come up with it.
18:05Porzingis does.
18:08Here comes Holiday.
18:09Holiday to Tatum.
18:10Tatum on the drive.
18:11Gets inside.
18:12Lays it up and in.
18:13Timeout magic.
18:15The lead is blown to 15.
18:31Underway here with game one.
18:32Such unbelievable memories.
18:34From last year in the 2024 NBA championship.
18:38When it all came together.
18:40And even though they only lost three games.
18:43There are a lot of tough matchups.
18:44They were 16 and three on that finals run.
18:47Including seven and one on the road.
18:49This is just game one of what they hope is a long run once again.
18:56The last repeat champion in the NBA.
18:582017 and 18 the Warriors.
19:00The last Suffolk's team to repeat.
19:0256 years ago.
19:03In Bill Russell's final season.
19:04What do you remember about that season Mike?
19:05Cole Anthony.
19:06Misses that.
19:07And they go down the other way.
19:08I just remember how sad I was that Bill Russell was going to leave.
19:12Yeah.
19:13I got you.
19:14I got you.
19:15I got you.
19:16I got you.
19:17I got you.
19:18I got you.
19:19I got you.
19:20I got you.
19:22I hate the side to take it.
19:23By the way Cole Anthony who's out there now.
19:24He was at game five last year.
19:25In the stands.
19:26Well the Celtics beat the Mavericks to win the championship.
19:29Payton steps back.
19:30And an air ball.
19:31His sister was at Harvard.
19:32He was visiting his sister.
19:33And he said yeah.
19:34Got a ticket.
19:35Came in.
19:36And he said the environment was good.
19:37He was good.
19:38He was good.
19:39He was good.
19:40He was good.
19:41He was good.
19:42He was good.
19:43He was good.
19:44He was good.
19:45He was good.
19:46He was good.
19:47He was good.
19:48He was good.
19:49He was good.
19:50He was good.
19:51The environment was off the charts.
19:53Jamal.
19:54Jamal Mosley did that a couple of years ago.
19:56After his first year in Orlando.
19:57He took multiple players including Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter to watch a playoff game.
20:03See what this experience is like.
20:05People assume that players have just been in the playoffs or seen it.
20:08He did that and you could see the growth from his team year to year.
20:12Anthony does a good job deflecting it.
20:14But it's going to be Boston ball.
20:16Brickman was on his back.
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20:3114 on the shot clock window.
20:33Carter back in.
20:34Wagner.
20:35Harris.
20:36Cole Anthony.
20:37And then Carol.
20:38Al Horford.
20:39Back out there with the Celtics.
20:40Tatum against Carter.
20:41Tatum the crossover.
20:42Kicks it out the corner.
20:43Brown fakes.
20:44Couple of dribbles.
20:45Shot clock winding down.
20:46Pulls up.
20:47Jump.
20:48Won't go.
20:49Pritchard once again keeps it alive.
20:50Brown on the drive.
20:51Gets to the rim.
20:52Payton Pritchard gave the Celtics multiple opportunities.
20:54The smallest guy out there for the Celtics.
20:56Cole Anthony has it poked away.
20:57And it's still magic ball.
21:00The crowd fired up from.
21:01Pritchard's effort.
21:02We spent a lot of time talking about how physical and tough and how much energy Orlando was expending
21:13on the defensive end.
21:14Third quarter it's been about 20 minutes.
21:15And it's been about 20 minutes.
21:16We spent a lot of time talking about how physical and tough and how much energy Orlando was expending
21:27on the defensive end.
21:28Third quarter it's been about Boston on that end.
21:31We spent.
21:32We spent.
21:33We spent.
21:34We spent.
21:35We spent.
21:36Cornette back in.
21:37We spent.
21:38We spent.
21:39We spent.
21:40Van Carroll left wide open.
21:41The foul line jumper rattles it in.
21:4226 now for Van Carroll.
21:45This is a big 90 seconds here.
21:48If you're the Orlando Magic.
21:49Celtics have had an outstanding third quarter.
21:51But you want to make sure that you're still within striking distance and it doesn't get out
21:56of hand.
21:57The Celtics have outscored them 28-12.
22:00Horford leans in.
22:01Shot short.
22:02And Carroll played it well.
22:05And Carroll chased by Pritchard.
22:10Trying to throw it off him and at the flex.
22:12Nope.
22:13Pritchard was out of bounds.
22:15Pritchard shaking up.
22:16Something's bothering him.
22:17Yeah.
22:18He took a shot to his right thigh, Mike.
22:22It's not this play where he took the shot, but there's a heady play by Van Carroll.
22:33He's a hero.
22:34Yeah.
22:35Those dive bruises.
22:36Those will get the guards.
22:37Trying to fight over those screens consistently.
22:40Cole Anthony gets inside.
22:42Draws the foul.
22:43Pritchard called for it.
22:44And Cole Anthony will shoot two with 55 seconds left here in the third.
22:49Only the fourth and fifth free throw attempts of the magic for the game.
22:52Pritchard lifting a little bit.
22:56And as you mentioned earlier, Anthony, the son of Greg Anthony, had that great game the other night against Atlanta.
23:0626.6 assists.
23:11And Pritchard's really hurting, Mike.
23:13Yeah.
23:14He's not looking over at the bench, though.
23:17He does not want to come out.
23:19Anthony hits a pair.
23:28He was a spark in the second half that night against the Hawks in the playing.
23:37Magic certainly need an offensive spark right now.
23:42Final minute third quarter.
23:44A big third quarter for Boston.
23:48Round up top.
23:49Pritchard launches three-pointer way off.
23:52An air ball.
23:54And the magic will get it back.
23:57So he's trying to use the screen.
24:00It takes a shot from Cole who's trying to fight over the top of it.
24:04Richard, I am sure you've had that happen before.
24:08I never handled balls and pick and rolls.
24:11That's not what I did.
24:13But yes, you fight over screens and that's one of the hazards of that.
24:17You get knee bruises, bumps.
24:20Wagner misses.
24:21Carter cleans it up.
24:24And you got it back to 11.
24:26Wendell Carter's first points.
24:27He has 10 rebounds, but his first field goal.
24:30Back to 11.
24:31Shot clock turned off.
24:33No fouls to give.
24:36And a blocking foul called on Cole Anthony.
24:39We're going to have a moment here.
24:40Just want to give a nice shout out to our crew.
24:44Most of them yesterday worked a game last night in New York.
24:48Didn't get into Boston till probably around 2 or after 2 a.m.
24:53Had to be here about 530 this morning here at the TV Garden.
24:57And as always ready to go with excellence once again.
25:02And we thank them for their unbelievable dedication.
25:05For me, for me as a player, you would always see the, like, the broadcaster.
25:10But when you see the entire crew and the amount of effort that goes into putting on these broadcasts,
25:15it is very, very special to be a part of a crew like this.
25:20Cornette will sit down.
25:23Derek White comes in.
25:24Those are some bad men doing what they do, Mike.
25:33Those are Brown's numbers.
25:35And I mean that in the best possible way, of course.
25:41It's the second.
25:4216 for Brown.
25:43Lead back up to 13.
25:45Five seconds remaining.
25:46And Carroll going to try and get a shot off.
25:49Holliday makes it hard.
25:50Pass deflected.
25:52And that will end.
25:53Boy, the magic one and a foul.
25:57But they're not going to get it.
26:00Drew Holliday doing his thing once again.
26:02We head to the fourth quarter here in game one.
26:04Celtics by 13.
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26:16Drew wins the one-point game at halftime.
26:18Just what was different in that third quarter?
26:21I think we got more physical on the defensive end.
26:23You know, they came out punching and swinging and we had to retaliate.
26:27You were scoreless at the half.
26:29You had nine points in that third quarter, including being three of four from three.
26:33Just what started clicking for you offensively?
26:35I just, honestly, I just kept with the same shots.
26:38If I get the opportunity, I'm going to shoot it.
26:39But I think it started on the defensive end getting stops and getting out in transition.
26:43All right.
26:44Thank you, Drew.
26:46Mike.
26:50All right.
26:51Back here to start the fourth quarter.
26:54A defensive foul was called with .5 seconds on the game clock on the prior possession to end the third quarter.
26:58Therefore, by rule, the free throws must be attempted by Wagner.
27:02We will put five tenths on the game clock, two free throws for Orlando, and then immediately start the fourth quarter.
27:07Personal foul on Jalen Brown.
27:10Mitchell Irvin had the fist.
27:12Now, he's out of the picture.
27:13He's off to the right when this contact occurred.
27:16And obviously it was right near the end.
27:19So the officials got together.
27:21Orlando vehemently argued that there should have been a whistle.
27:24So the officials discussed it.
27:26And Mitchell Irvin did have his fist up at the time to contact Payne.
27:33So Wagner will shoot now the two free throws.
27:36And right now for Orlando, every point was critical.
27:40You see five tenths of a second remaining in the third.
27:42And they're going to immediately start the fourth quarter.
27:45Wagner now with 18 points.
27:50That's his, for him, only had two points in the third quarter after a big first half.
27:59Magic had scored only 16 points in the period.
28:02Although you'll add these free throws.
28:04Wagner hits both.
28:06White heaves it up.
28:08He actually gets the shot off, but obviously short.
28:11And that'll in the third.
28:14Now the Celtics are going to take it out of bounds.
28:16They're going to immediately start the fourth.
28:20Joe Mazzola, the youngest coach in the NBA, has done just a spectacular job.
28:25The Celtics' spotlight, the high expectations.
28:28His first year, he loses game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals.
28:32His second year, they win the NBA titles.
28:35And this year, they've got 61 wins.
28:37And one of the favorites to win another.
28:42White, catch, shoot, score.
28:44Three-pointer for White.
28:45His sixth three-pointer.
28:46He's got 25.
28:48To me, Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown, yes, those are the stars.
28:52But the reason why they are the defending champions and why they are favored is because of Derek White,
28:59Drew Holiday, and Al Horford as Wendell Carter makes the layup.
29:03It's the three, four, five, six, and seven guys on the Boston Celtic that aren't even close to me, to any other group in the league.
29:11Offered comes out.
29:16Wagner and Tatum in a wrestling match.
29:20Wagner's gonna be called for it.
29:23We talk about Derek White and what he's able to do.
29:27Just a simple step back, but his catch-and-shoot off the dribble.
29:31Like, we talk about his offense, but defensively, he might even be better defensive player than he is offensively.
29:36Just so many two-way players on the court for the Boston Celtics.
29:40Tatum with five on the 24.
29:44Good defense from Wagner.
29:47He's still upset about that previous foul call.
29:50Four-point-seven left now to shoot.
29:56White turns, fighters.
29:58Missed the side of the backboard.
29:59Carter throws it ahead.
30:00Here comes Wagner.
30:02Goes right to Tatum.
30:03Go back for Carter.
30:04That turnover.
30:05They had the numbers, too.
30:06White down the other end.
30:07Stops and backs it home.
30:09For Wagner, it's been a quiet third, and then the turnover there to start the fourth.
30:19Caleb Houston gets inside.
30:23Blocked from behind by Hauser.
30:25Picked up by Horford.
30:27Horford back out.
30:29Pritchard three-pointer.
30:30Pucks it in.
30:31The Celtics looking every bit the part of the defending champion.
30:46Responded to a physical, tough, resilient Orlando first half by putting the teeth into the defense.
30:54Defense.
30:55Defense turning to offense.
30:56Scrambling.
30:57Possessions.
30:58And the always dangerous.
31:00Pritchard, please.
31:02It's going to be a long series.
31:18We're not backing down.
31:20They're younger than us.
31:21They're pushing us around.
31:22Don't sleep.
31:23Physicality.
31:24You see his defense.
31:25That's all it is.
31:26Energy, effort, intensity.
31:27That's all it is.
31:31Last year's finals MVP playing in his 125th playoff game.
31:38They're younger than us and pushing us around.
31:41He said, Mike.
31:42His leadership, vocal leadership has really improved.
31:45Joe Missoula's talked about that.
31:47Ben Carroll gets in the paint.
31:49Pulls up.
31:50Jumpers good.
31:5128.10 rebound game for Ben Carroll.
31:54Well, it's just, again, he talked about a controlled aggression.
31:58He wants to be physical.
31:59He wants to get downhill, but also control.
32:01Not turn over the ball and then not get charges.
32:04Putting himself in a controlled position and he's done that tonight.
32:07Tatum Pritchard fires away again.
32:12Rattles at home.
32:13Peyton Pritchard now with 17 points in 15 minutes.
32:18And the lead now the largest of the game.
32:21What a spark he's been all season long.
32:25And Carroll answers with a two-pointer.
32:30He can't carry him across the finish line alone.
32:35He's got 30.
32:37Of 73.
32:38Yeah.
32:3910 rebounds.
32:40Couple of assists.
32:42And Carroll tried to pick up a charge.
32:45Tatum creates some space with that.
32:47Three-pointer won't go.
32:48And they'll call to the rebound.
32:50Wagner's got to get going.
32:52He's only got two points here in the second half.
32:55Stops.
32:56Bank shot won't go.
32:57Trying to tip it.
32:58Keep it alive.
32:59But Horford comes up with a loose ball.
33:01Back to Pritchard on the drive.
33:03Kicks it out.
33:04Pritchard fakes.
33:05Pritchard tries again.
33:09Tatum knocks it loose.
33:11Diving on the ball.
33:12Joseph comes up with it.
33:14And then Carroll has Derek White in front of it.
33:17Inside.
33:18Blocked by Horford.
33:21And then a foul on that pass.
33:23Horford got fouled.
33:25Corey Joseph with the foul.
33:30Al Horford still doing it.
33:33Taking his time.
33:34Times it perfect.
33:35Again, you're going against two shot blockers.
33:38Because Derek White, that's what he does at an elite level for a guard.
33:41But look at what Paolo has to deal with.
33:43He's got Pritchard behind him.
33:45Derek White and Al Horford.
33:47Your stars right now are 11 for 31 and 0 for 8 to 3.
33:52That was actually Derek White's fingertips that blocked that shot.
33:56Yeah.
33:57You got to be aware of him at all times.
33:58Tatum tries to jam.
33:59Goes down hard.
34:00Harford talking with Caldwell Polk.
34:12And Tatum still down.
34:21Officials will obviously look at that.
34:24It's the airborne player.
34:25Now the awkward fall and unable to brace yourself.
34:30That's what you always worry about.
34:32Feel like he's grabbing his left wrist.
34:34Remember he played through a right wrist injury last year.
34:40I've had wrist surgery on a play just like that.
34:43Go up for a dunk.
34:44You brace yourself to land and it's just.
34:47It just doesn't feel great.
34:49And Al Horford is upsetting.
34:50I think he feels it.
34:52It wasn't an appropriate play.
34:54Oh there was there was just to me that was just two players going up for a block.
35:02I didn't see any any push.
35:04Now watch this.
35:05Wendell Carter goes up for the block.
35:07Both of them go up.
35:08The left arms on his back.
35:10But that looks like just a normal basketball play to try and defend it.
35:13They are going to look at it.
35:15Tatum is now off.
35:16Horford objected.
35:17Ruling on the floor is a foul on Caldwell Pope.
35:21The play is under review to see if it meets the criteria for a flagrant foul.
35:25I just don't see a position where you can call a flagrant foul here.
35:31This looks like a good playoff contest.
35:34There's no push in the back.
35:35There's no push in the back.
35:36Both players jump up to try and get a block.
35:39And that's just a tough spot.
35:40And then he lands right on that wrist.
35:42That's where it gets a little dicey.
35:44But the fall is bad.
35:47But the contest for these blocks.
35:49Those are.
35:50That's just what you see.
35:51Even Carter's left arm doesn't push him at all.
35:54It doesn't appear like the left arm is extended there.
35:57It's always when a player goes up in the air and unable to brace.
36:06Although he gets both hands down.
36:08But remember Mike.
36:09He hit the.
36:10He battled the right wrist injury last year.
36:14Does he hit the wrist on the top of the backboard or the bottom of the backboard?
36:22And then he hits the wrist as he falls.
36:25So holding on to that right wrist again.
36:29Mitchell's taking a long look at this.
36:32The headphones are off now.
36:33The discussion clearly an important call.
36:35I have to agree with Richard.
36:37I thought that was two defenders going to make a.
36:40A play on the ball to make this as tough as possible.
36:43Well the best scene right there for the Celtics is nobody was around Tatum.
36:47All right.
36:48Let's hear from Zach.
36:49No he's going to put the headphones back on.
36:51We're going to find out very quickly about that wrist.
36:54And even for a shooter.
36:55If you're putting some sort of wrist brace on your right wrist to shoot the ball.
36:59That changes your.
37:00Dynamic.
37:01That changes your mechanics.
37:02That does so much.
37:03So players typically don't want to have that.
37:05But.
37:06You'll be able to tell with the free throws the jump shots.
37:08Over the next few minutes how he's feeling.
37:10But yeah.
37:11He lands right on that wrist and it looks like it pops a little bit.
37:20The foul was called on Caldwell Pope.
37:22But right away he grabbed that right wrist.
37:29There goes Zach Zalber again.
37:31After review the illegal contact by Pope and then the ensuing follow through to a player in the air and vulnerable.
37:37With a potential for injury is upgraded to a flagrant foul penalty one.
37:41Wow.
37:42Really.
37:43And I'm all for supporting players.
37:46But.
37:47Yeah.
37:48I didn't.
37:49I didn't.
37:50I think we could see plays like that.
37:52We've seen him 20 different times over the course of the postseason.
37:56But.
37:57Where's the follow through for KCP.
37:59Well that's who they call the flagrant on.
38:02That was the person that was called on him as well.
38:04So he blocks it.
38:05And let.
38:06Okay.
38:07Well.
38:08Well Pope doesn't like it.
38:09Letting it know.
38:10If it's not for the awkward fall it's just a hard foul.
38:14So it'll be two free throws and possession.
38:17And obviously you want to watch.
38:18That right wrist on the shot.
38:22Jamal Mosley giving.
38:23His thoughts on it.
38:24And.
38:25Tatum short on both.
38:26And a little wince after he takes the second.
38:27But he's staying in the game.
38:28It's an 81 percent free throw shooter right there.
38:29Right.
38:30Go for four tonight.
38:31Or today.
38:32Still 825 remaining.
38:33The momentum is kind of halted right here with that long.
38:42Stoppage.
38:43White drives on Carter.
38:45Also.
38:46One.
38:47One.
38:48One.
38:49One.
38:50One.
38:51One.
38:52One.
38:53One.
38:54One.
38:55One.
38:56One.
38:57One.
38:58Two.
38:59One.
39:00One.
39:01drives on Carter's pulls up push shot Carter the rebound
39:08here's Buncaro games leading score with 30 window Carter fakes drives on
39:14Horford the runners up that long ago Tatum grabs the rebound he's got 12
39:18boards Mikey he's 5 for 17 but his influence is felt so far beyond this
39:24scoring they're going to steal Caldwell pulp down low
39:32Richard the crossover gets inside the lefty look at it off the glass Richard
39:39with 19 points
39:46an 18-point lead
39:49Celtics had a big lead in the first half not as big at 12 and Orlando came
39:55back to take the lead right now Boston with the momentum four on the shot clock
40:00Vancaro foul by Tatum his second make that his third but we can highlight
40:07Pritchard again 19 points off the bench with seven to go and then you look at
40:13the Orlando bench and as they've got 14 points so it's like you look at that and
40:18you're just like Peyton Pritchard alone is dominating that that bench point and
40:23Orlando is still trying to find more offense in their starting lineup let alone
40:27their bench a lot of terrific six men this year Pritchard Beasley tied your own
40:33DeAndre Hunter
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40:55contrast to the point you just made about Orlando
40:58Tatum and Brown are combined 11 for 31 they've not made a three and yet you're in complete command
41:06because you got 27 from light the brilliant drew holiday making all the plays defensively
41:13by the way this 19 points for Pritchard most in a playoff game
41:17and Carol drives gets inside scoop layup gets it a go
41:25he is a special talent you know it's going to be a problem for the rest of this league for a very long time but we know he's special I'm still going to point at Wagner he's got to make himself more impactful in the second half not only tonight but just moving forward in the series
41:44Tatum three pointer that's good that's gonna feel good in a number of different ways for Jason Tatum that's his first three pointer of the game he was 0 for 6
41:59that Carol's order by white he steps back launches a three pointer off the mark Tatum with rebound number 13
42:16Jonathan Isaac guarding him
42:20And I'm knocking his arm away now drives on Isaac pulls back drives again stops he wants another bucket left hand won't go
42:27We're just past the midway point here in the fourth
42:30And Carol pulls up drills another jumper he's got 35
42:35Mike he's getting to his shot with ease and it matters not who they're sending it to him right now if it's not true holiday
42:41All I know is that the entire league is paying attention to what Palo can do
42:46I would not be surprised to see more and more players coming to play next to that young man
42:52Derek white dribbles another three his seventh of the game
42:56And the lead up to 19
42:59A 30 point game for white
43:03Wagner can't get it to fall
43:09So we paid him just 13 points Derek white has picked up the scoring slack in a big way
43:19White drives again scoop layup can't get it
43:26He's frustrated with himself. Mr. Chippy
43:3010 of 18 from the field 7 of 12 from 3 as Jonathan Isaac
43:36With his first three pointer of the afternoon
43:39Jonathan Isaac has seven points and he is now the third leading scorer for the Orlando Magic here
43:44Wow
43:46That's incredible
43:4735 for Ben Carroll 35 of their 81 points
43:49Nice feet inside
43:51Holliday
43:53Mr. Easy bounce pass and Horford able to convert
44:00Approaching four minutes remaining
44:06Celtics right now in complete control
44:10There was a one-point game at halftime the magic led by one
44:15Up top Wagner his splurter gets that one to go
44:21Wagner just his second field goal of the second half
44:27He talked so much about the magic defense in the first half
44:30He talked so much about the magic defense in the first half
44:33And it's the Celtic defense in the second half of just terrific
44:367 on the 24
44:40Vodner all over Tatum
44:42Shot clock winding down Tatum
44:46An air ball
44:47Tough shot there as Caldwell Pope gets the rebound
44:50Then Carroll calls timeout
44:573 23 remaining here in the fourth
45:01The Celtics now
45:04On their way perhaps to a game one victory
45:07Tatum knocking down his only three of the night
45:1013 points
45:1213 rebounds
45:13But Derek White's had the hot hand
45:15Seven three-pointers
45:1730 points for the Celtics
45:19They've got a 16 point lead
45:28Well our Stanley Cup playoffs first round coverage continues tonight
45:30Two more game ones
45:32Senators Maple Leafs on ESPN 2 at 7
45:34And then on ESPN the Golden Knights host the wild at 10
45:39Let's get some more wired from the magic side
45:44I know it's frustrating
45:46But this is growth for you
45:48And I like how you commanded the huddle
45:49All right
45:50It's growth
45:51Apollo you know what you feel for this
45:52All right
45:53Let's stay with it
45:54That's assistant coach Dale Osborne
45:56And he sees what everybody sees
45:58And how this young man is so poised
46:02And so much of this is not physical
46:04A lot of players have the physical components
46:06It's mentally, emotionally
46:08How do you handle the ups and downs of a postseason?
46:11That's what he's trying to encourage
46:13Oh
46:14Wagner
46:15He got away from Tatum who played him beautifully
46:19And that little scoop shot makes it a 14 point game
46:22With three minutes remaining
46:23Wagner now at 23
46:2423
46:31Richard picks up his dribble Tatum guarded by Wagner
46:34Shot clock at eight
46:37Tatum on the drives gets inside
46:39Lays it up and in
46:4015 points 13 rebounds for Jason Tatum
46:49In an afternoon where he did not shoot the ball well
46:55And Carol drives foul
46:57It's knocked down
47:00It's gonna be Tatum's fourth foul
47:02He's still flexing those fingers
47:07Like that right wrist is still bothering him
47:10Jason Tatum
47:12He's got both wrists taped up now
47:15You know, and you know
47:17They're sure they're gonna check everything out
47:19And if you start to get the treatment
47:21But for Jason Tatum
47:23He does so many things on the floor for his team
47:26Yes, his shot wasn't falling
47:27But that's also the luxury
47:29When you have so much talent on your team
47:31You don't have to force it
47:33You don't have to push it
47:35If tonight it's Derek White's night
47:37If it's Peyton Pritchard's night
47:39Then a leader allows those people to shine in those moments
47:42Well, the Celtics we've seen
47:44There's no personal agenda
47:46Up and down that roster
47:47It's all about winning
47:50And Carol 36 points and 11 rebounds
47:55So his last two playoff games
47:57He had 38 points 16 rebounds game 7 last year
47:59And he starts this postseason with a 36 and 11
48:04But his team down by 15 with two minutes to go
48:07Holiday gets inside swiped by Harris
48:12Knocked off the Celtics
48:13Game two is gonna be Wednesdays
48:14Right back here at the TD Garden
48:27Wagner misses Derek White comes flying in
48:32Boyd just 35 brilliant minutes from Derek White
48:3530 points great defense
48:42A couple of blocks couple of steals
48:44So it's a mistake free player too Mike right below two turnovers you could go to him late to settle your offense
48:49As Tatum gets another one
48:50So something certainly feel good about seeing him knock down some shots after he seemed to injure that wrist or aggravated
49:03And the magic played a great first half played the game they wanted to be played
49:16Slow paced physical led by one at halftime
49:19And then a dominant third quarter turned it around with the Celtics outscored the magic 30 to 16
49:24And Joe Missoula empties his bench
49:29An ovation from the Celtics starters
49:32Porzingis just five points
49:34Just one of eight from the field but
49:36Had four steals
49:38And a couple of blocked shots
49:42That defense in the second half
49:45Critical for these Boston Celtics
49:47The Celtics
49:48So both coaches empty their benches
49:54No white
49:56And it's just mentioned brilliant at both ends
49:59That's the third time he scored 30 in the playoffs
50:03But Tazi to black
50:05Turn the ball over but Tazi gets it back kicks it out
50:07Caleb Houston
50:09With the three-pointer won't go
50:11Davidson picks it up
50:13Walsh Davidson Craig Pritchard and Houser out there now for the Boston Celtics
50:19Some of the fans heading out to the beautiful afternoon here on Easter Sunday
50:23Feeling confident about their Celtics
50:33Davison misses that one
50:35I believe that this series has an opportunity to be interesting
50:38I think a lot of people have picked Boston obviously the defending champions but
50:42When you look at the matchup from Orlando they're gonna have to get some more points obviously
50:47But defensively I thought the first half was really the formula for them
50:51But can they put together a full 48 minutes?
50:54And often you see game two they're gonna let the clock wind out
50:57So the home team wins game one feeling good about themselves
50:59You want to always worry about a letdown so the game two off of the road team feels they have a shot to come back and tie it up
51:10This is just a couple of seconds ago and obviously that's a concern
51:15Not that wrist taped up. It's gonna be sore
51:17I'm sure he'll get a ton of treatment between now and Wednesday
51:23Final seconds Boston Celtics in their quest for back-to-back titles take their first game of these 20 25 playoffs
51:31Joe Missoula's team had to fight back
51:34And after Orlando had that one point lead at halftime but the Celtics amped up their physical play
51:41And they get another postseason victory
51:45Last year they were 16 and 3 on their way to the championship
51:49Long way to go but a good start
51:54And Derek White
51:56Absolutely magnificent he's with Lisa
51:59Derek they sent a message in the first half
52:03What message did you guys send in the second?
52:05I didn't say no message. I mean this is the playoffs
52:10Game of runs and just a good response there in the second half
52:15You're known for your defense so sometimes your offense can get overlooked
52:19Just when Jalen and Jason maybe their shots aren't falling
52:23How does that change your mindset offensively?
52:25I just try to stay aggressive
52:27Obviously they get a lot of attention so
52:29Whenever I got opportunity I got to be ready to go and stay ready
52:32What's it feel like when you are in an offensive flow like you were tonight?
52:37Seven, 30 points, seven threes made?
52:39I mean it's fun
52:41I mean my teammates do a great job of finding me and keeping me involved in offense
52:46So it's a lot of fun when you got it going and we got a long way to go
52:50Howell Banqueiro couldn't do it alone but he showed that he can be a problem
52:56What do you guys need to do differently against him in game two?
52:58Yeah, he's a
53:00He's an all-star for a reason
53:02Got to go back and see how we can limit him a little bit
53:06But he's an all-star for a reason and we got to take the challenge
53:09All right, thanks for your time Derek, congrats on the win and happy Easter
53:12Mike
53:14All right Lisa, but we said them before the game he's always smiling when he's playing
53:17He says why not? It's the best job in the world being an NBA player
53:20I never take it for granted
53:22Well, Celtics and their fans don't take him for granted
53:26The father of two
53:28With a marvelous performance tonight
53:31Well, next weekend Friday we'll have a trio of NBA playoff game three
53:36Celtic Magic in Orlando starts tonight at 7 Eastern on ESPN
53:40Pacers Bucks from Milwaukee begins at 8 Eastern on ESPNU
53:42And Lakers Timberwolves tips off 930 Eastern on ESPN
53:49Here on the first weekend of these 2025 NBA playoffs
53:53So far in the East the home teams
53:56Won their game ones the first three times Miami Cleveland later tonight
54:01Well, for our producer Tim Corrigan director Mike Schwab are outstanding ABC crew
54:05Of course the doors Richard and Lisa Mike Green saying coming up next on most of these ABC stations
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