The Boston Celtics will look to close out their first-round series on Tuesday when they host the Orlando Magic for Game 5. The Celtics hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, and they will likely put this series to bed in five.

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?

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.