The first half went according to plan for the road team, with the Magic taking a nine-point lead into halftime at TD Garden. They fell apart during the third quarter, however, getting outscored 42-20 by the Celtics' backups.

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Mosley rested Desmond Bane after playing six minutes in the first quarter because the Magic were comfortably up, and it looked like they were headed for an easy outing. However, despite the Celtics going off in the third quarter, he did not put Bane back in the game until the fourth quarter, when Boston had already turned the tide.

The Orlando Magic fell to the No. 8 seed after a loss to the Boston Celtics. Read about the odd rotation choices and the upcoming Play-In matchup vs. Philadelphia.

The Magic faced a massive game Sunday for their play-in hopes against a shorthanded Celtics squad. While Orlando controlled most of the first half, it fell apart in the third quarter. The end result was a stunning Celtics victory at TD Garden,

BOSTON -- — Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108 on Sunday night, sending the Magic into a road play-in tournament game.

Shorthanded Boston Celtics' wild win over Orlando Magic showcased their most impressive quality on the eve of the playoffs.