[NBC Sports Boston] - Can Magic push Celtics? Four big questions entering first-round series

The Celtics and have openly discussed what it would mean to become the first Boston squad to win back-to-back titles since 1969. But they also know they can’t skip any steps, and that any quest for Banner 19 must start with full attention on . The Magic finished the 2024-25 season at an even .500 (41-41) and drew the Celtics by ousting the Atlanta Hawks in the No. 7 vs. No. 8 play-in matchup Tuesday night. And while Boston is heavily favored, there’s still plenty of intrigue around a