The Orlando Magic were able to get back into the series against the Boston Celtics in Game 3, defeating them 95-93. It was Franz Wagner who led the way for the Magic, finishing with 32 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, and Paolo Banchero also had a big game with 29 points.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics fell short in Game 3 on the road, losing 95-93 to the Orlando Magic, who were powered by a combined 61 points from Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Jayson Tatum had 36 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics in his return to the starting lineup after missing Game 2 with a bruised wrist.