Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
After two closely fought contests in Florida, the Boston Celtics return to their home court holding a 3:1 lead in the series. Their Game 4 win at Amway Center was pivotal from a psychological perspective. Now, the reigning champions have a chance to wrap up the series in front of their home fans and move on to the next round.
Boston Celtics
In Game 4, the Celtics delivered a performance befitting title favourites, particularly on the defensive end. They once again restricted their opponents to under 100 points, while Jayson Tatum led the charge with an impressive 37 points and 14 rebounds. There was strong support from Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White, who each contributed more than 18 points. The Celtics have been dominant at TD Garden, claiming the first two home games of the series 103:86 and 109:100, giving the visiting side little room to challenge. The Celtics have now won 12 of their last 14 games at home, and the Orlando Magic have not claimed a victory in Boston since 2022.
Orlando Magic
The Magic have leaned heavily on their physical approach and defensive resilience, but their performances on the road have fallen short. The squad once more failed to reach the 100-point threshold — a pattern that has persisted throughout the series. In Game 4, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 55 points, although the latter struggled with efficiency, converting just 12 of his 32 attempts. The Magic clearly lack depth, a situation not helped by the absence of Gary Harris and Moritz Wagner. Offensively, they have been the lowest-scoring team in this year's playoffs, averaging just 94.8 points per game. Their rebounding statistics have also been uninspiring, with an average of 38.8 rebounds per game — ranking only 13th among playoff teams.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Boston Celtics appear to be in firm control of the series and are widely expected to close it out at TD Garden with little difficulty. The Orlando Magic are unlikely to match the pace or depth of the home team, and their lack of perimeter threat only serves to widen the gulf in quality.
