So much so, star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown suggested a fight might break out if the referees did not intervene more often.

Boston, however, has Jayson Tatum and guys who know how to close out a game. Orlando tied it up with Boston 91-91 with four minutes remaining, but the Celtics closed the game on a 16-7 run, led by Jayson Tatum,

The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home in Games 1 and 2.