One more win. That’s all the Boston Celtics need to close out the Orlando Magic and advance to the second round.
With TD Garden rocking and a 3-1 series lead in hand, Boston returns home tonight with a golden opportunity to wrap things up. No new injuries to report—an important boost given how physical and intense this series has been. With bodies bruised across the board, finishing the job early is crucial.
Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report: Banged Up, But Nearly Full Strength for Game 5
It’s been a physical, hard-fought first-round series, but heading into Game 5, the Boston Celtics are breathing a bit easier.
Jaylen Brown remains on the injury report with a nagging right knee issue. He’s officially listed as questionable—same as before Game 4—but the Celtics remain optimistic he’ll suit up. Brown has continued to lead vocally and show flashes of his usual form, even through discomfort.
Jrue Holiday, however, is out once again. His right hamstring strain has sidelined him since Game 2, with no clear return timeline. Still, Boston has managed just fine. Al Horford has stepped up like a seasoned pro, logging major minutes and anchoring the paint—his five blocks in Game 4 were a throwback performance.
Kristaps Porzingis, despite taking a nasty head gash earlier in the series, is cleared and ready to go. And as for Jayson Tatum—he’s no longer on the injury report. That wrist scare is behind him, and after a 37-point outburst in Game 4, he remains Boston’s offensive engine.
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On the Orlando side, Jalen Suggs (knee) and Moritz Wagner (ACL) are both ruled out—tough blows to the Magic’s already thin bench. Boston will look to exploit that depth gap with pace, size, and spacing.
This series has been anything but gentle. Orlando has racked up three flagrant fouls and leaned on brute force to slow the Celtics down. But even without a fully healthy roster, Boston has stayed composed and continued to take care of business.
Predicted Lineups
No changes are expected in the lineups. It’s pretty much business as usual for both squads.
Boston Celtics Projected Starters:
- Derrick White
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
- Kristaps Porzingis
Orlando Magic Projected Starters:
- Cory Joseph
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Franz Wagner
- Paolo Banchero
- Wendell Carter Jr.
Now, with the home crowd behind them and a chance to close out the series early, Boston just needs to stay focused. If the Celtics take care of the ball, knock down some threes, and Tatum stays hot, the Garden could be sending the Magic home before midnight.
