The Celtics were dominant as expected in the regular season, and they went 29-6 in their last 35 games. Jayson Tatum appears headed to his fourth consecutive All-NBA First Team selection after scoring 26.

The Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs, after the Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament Tuesday night to claim the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference.

If March Madness is still fresh in your mind, the Play-In Tournament is the NBA's version of the First Four. The 2025 NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, April 19. Game 1: Clippers at Nuggets, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Game 1: Timberwolves at Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)