The Boston Celtics are locked in and ready for another deep playoff run—but will the Orlando Magic trip them up in Round 1? In this Missing the Point playoff preview, we break down the Celtics’ first-round matchup against one of the NBA’s stingiest defenses. Will Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the Magic slow down the Celtics’ elite offense? Or will Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis roll through the East?
We go in-depth on why Orlando is a tougher matchup than it looks, how the Celtics can still dominate even when their 3-point shot volume is reduced, and why this might be the start of a historic playoff run. With nods to Pritchard’s bench scoring, Missoula’s defensive strategy, and Boston’s postseason focus, the panel debates whether this series ends in 4, 5, or—if the Celtics “do that thing again”—maybe even 6.
🔥 In this episode:
Celtics' key to dominance vs Orlando’s top-tier defense
Why Paolo Banchero is a real problem—but not enough
How Boston's depth makes them nearly unstoppable
Concerns about Jaylen Brown’s knee—and why it may not matter
Who poses the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East and West
☘️ Is this the year Banner 18 comes home?
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