The Boston Celtics entered Game 3 with three key players on the injury report. Jayson Tatum, who missed Game 2, was questionable for Game 3. Both Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday were questionable as well.

The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continues with Game 3 in the Eastern Conference between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic on Friday. The Celtics are currently in a strong position, leading the best-of-seven series 2-0. However their star player, Jayson Tatum, is uncertain for Game 3 due to injury.

After dropping the first two games in their playoff series against the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic won their first playoff game of the postseason on Friday at Kia Center. While sneaking past the Celtics 95-93,