Celtics Reserves Stun Magic in Season Finale, Orlando Drops to Play-In

53 articles · Updated · MassLive.com · Apr 13

A depleted Boston Celtics side defeated the full-strength Orlando Magic 113-108 in the NBA regular-season finale at TD Garden.
Baylor Scheierman scored 30 points, with Ron Harper Jr. and Luka Garza adding 27 each, as Boston’s reserves outperformed Orlando’s starters.
The loss drops Orlando to the No. 8 seed, sending them to face the Philadelphia 76ers in the play-in tournament, with Boston securing the No. 2 seed.

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