Jaylen Brown stepped up massively in Game 2 without Jayson Tatum on the floor.
The reigning NBA Finals MVP finished with 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, while shooting 12-of-17 from the field in the win. Boston won 109-100, fending off Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
Not many people expected the Celtics to lose to the Magic, but it became slightly more possible with Tatum sidelined with a wrist injury. The 27-year-old was missed, but the rest of the team stepped up in his absence.
Game 3 could be more of the same as Tatum continues to nurse a bone bruise in his right wrist. Al Horford would likely get the start again if Tatum is out.
The series shifts to Orlando now, with the Magic trailing 2-0. Banchero posted 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in Game 2, but it wasn’t enough to outlast the Celtics.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday’s matchup between the Celtics and Magic, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Celtics vs. Magic on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Game 3 of Celtics vs. Magic will air live on ESPN on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. ET.
Fans looking to stream Celtics vs. Magic can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Celtics vs. Magic start time
- Date: Friday, April 25
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Celtics and Magic is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Celtics are the reigning NBA champions and the favorite to win the Eastern Conference again. As long as Tatum’s injury doesn’t keep him sidelined for too long, Boston should be able to make another deep postseason run.
Orlando is still the underdog, but it does have two wins against the Celtics this season. That being said, one was without Tatum in the lineup, and the other was against the Boston reserves.
The Magic need every advantage they can get if they expect to pull off an upset.
Celtics vs. Magic radio station
Fans can listen to the Celtics vs. Magic broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Celtics vs. Magic series schedule
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Magic — Boston leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2: Celtics 109, Magic 100 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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