The Orlando Magic find themselves in a challenging playoff series against the Boston Celtics, down 0-2. Lacking the firepower and experience of the defending champions, they must resort to a gritty, aggressive approach to compete. In Game 2, the Magic's physical play left its mark, with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an injury from a hard foul and Kristaps Porzingis suffering a bloody gash from an elbow. The Magic's goal is to make the series as uncomfortable as possible for the Celtics, who thrive on their shooting prowess.

Despite their offensive shortcomings, highlighted by poor three-point shooting, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner continue to shoulder the scoring load. The Magic's strategy hinges on disrupting Boston's rhythm and creating chaos on the court. With their backs against the wall, they aim to bring the fight back to their home crowd in Game 3, embracing the physicality necessary to shift the series in their favor.