Orlando and Boston are set for Game 5 of the playoff series tonight.
The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will play inside TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
The playoffs are well underway, with the Cleveland Cavaliers sweeping the Miami Heat, and the New York Knicks are match-point with the Detroit Pistons, with the Knicks up three games to Detroit’s one.
The Celtics have won three out of the four games against the Magic during the postseason. If they win tonight’s game, they will move on to face the winner of the New York Knicks-Detroit Pistons series in Round 2.
Due to a knee injury, Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown‘s playing status is questionable for tonight’s game, according to ESPN.
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Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s game, the fifth game of the Celtics-Magic series in the NBA playoffs.
What time does Celtics vs. Magic start
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 29.
How to watch Celtics game tonight
You can watch tonight’s game on NBA TV and NBC Sports Boston.
You can also stream it on Sling TV (Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra) and Youtube TV.
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Can I listen to the Celtics game on radio?
Yes, you can. To listen to tonight’s Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website.
“Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9,” the Sports Hub website said.
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If you live in Providence, you can listen to coverage of the game on WPRV 790 AM.
Jayson Tatum stats
During the postseason, Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum scores 30.0 points per game on average as well as 12.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season.
Tatum also shoots 28.6% behind the arc and 40.6% within the arc.
Paolo Banchero stats
During the postseason, Magic power forward Paolo Banchero scores 32.0 points per game on average as well as 8.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists this season.
Banchero also shoots 43.5% behind the arc and 44.0% within the arc.
Celtics vs. Magic NBA Playoffs 2025:
- Game 6*: Thursday, May 1, TBD in Orlando
- Game 7*: Saturday, May 3, TBD in Boston
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