Published Apr 11, 7:31pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 11, 7:31pm ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Orlando Magic. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Magic pick?
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| Boston Celtics | +2.5 (-110) |
| Orlando Magic | -2.5 (-110) |
Boston has won four of its last five, including a 144-118 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Celtics set the tone early, racing out to a 19-point lead after the first quarter. Their advantage ballooned to 34 through three quarters en route to a comfortable 26-point win.
Sam Hauser led six double-digit scorers. He finished with 24 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Jaylen Brown added 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
On the other side, the Magic enter this tilt on a five-game win streak. This stretch includes a 127-103 victory against the Chicago Bulls.
This one was close early, with Orlando leading by just two points after the first quarter. But thanks to a balanced scoring attack in which six players reached double figures, the Magic outscored Chicago in every quarter on their way to a 24-point win.
Franz Wagner poured in 25 points and handed out four assists. Jamal Cain spearheaded the second unit with 20 points and eight rebounds, connecting on nine of his 11 shot attempts.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Celtics have taken seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series and have won four of their last five home games. That said, look for the Cs to come out on top.
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Boston Celtics
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