Celtics survive scare, secure 3-1 series lead

The Boston Celtics are the defending champions and the second seed out East. Many consider them favorites to clinch the Eastern Conference, outshining the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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After the Celtics dropped Game 3 95-93, people were scratching their heads. Magic fans believed they were back in the series, while Celtics fans just knew their team would easily win Game 4.

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So, when the Celtics narrowly held a 94-91 lead with 3:30 remaining in the game, Boston fans were biting their nails.

Al Horford coming through like a freight train out of nowhere
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— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) April 28, 2025

The Celtics showed why they are champions by finishing the game off with clutch offense and defense, keeping the Magic at arm’s length. Boston survived the scare to win 107-98.

Jayson Tatum showed everyone why he deserves some MVP recognition with a huge performance. He scored 37 points while adding 14 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

With a 3-1 series lead, Boston will try to wrap the series up this Tuesday back at home for Game 5.

Tip-off is 8:30 PM EST.

About the Author Published Apr 27, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1