How to watch today's Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Orlando Magic, seeded seventh, will welcome the second-seeded Boston Celtics to Kia Center on Sunday as their first-round playoff series continues.

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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics: Date and tip-off time

The Magic and the Celtics will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated NBA game on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.

How to watch Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics on TV & stream live online

Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Magic and the Celtics live on:

• National TV: TNT
• Local TV Channel: FDSFL, and NBCS-BOS
• Streaming service: Sling

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Orlando Magic team news & key performers

On the other side, Orlando’s young star Paolo Banchero is having a breakout series, averaging 32.3 points and 4 assists per game. Franz Wagner has been equally impressive, putting up 26.7 points and pulling down 4.7 rebounds a night. Wendell Carter Jr. is providing another scoring option, while Anthony Black has been active on the boards with 3.3 rebounds. The Magic have struggled a bit from beyond the arc, shooting just 28.4%, and are hitting 68.9% of their free throws. Defensively, they’re giving up 36.6% from long range and averaging 39 rebounds per outing.

Boston Celtics team news & key performers

Jayson Tatum has been leading the way for Boston this postseason, averaging 26.5 points and 11.5 boards per contest, while Jaylen Brown has chipped in 23.7 points and 2.7 assists. Derrick White has also been a steady contributor, and Payton Pritchard has been active on the glass with 1.3 rebounds per game. As a team, Boston is connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts and shooting 76.7% from the free-throw line, while defensively holding opponents to just 28.4% from deep and snagging 42.3 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head Record