The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA playoffs and will try to defend their title in 2025. Up first for the reigning champs is a first-round series against the Orlando Magic and Boston took care of business at home in Games 1 and 2.

It's closing time for the Boston Celtics, as they can wrap up their first-round playoff series with the Orlando Magic Tuesday night at TD Garden.

Therefore, it would greatly benefit the C’s to end their first-round series against the Orlando Magic with a Game 5 win Tuesday night at TD Garden. The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with a Game 4 victory at Orlando on Sunday. What does history say about Boston’s chances of closing out the series in short order?