In Game 3 of their first-round series, the Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Magic secured home-court advantage with a 95-93 victory. Paolo Banchero's 29 points were a major factor in their victory. However, Franz Wagner's late-game heroics sealed the victory for Orlando.

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 61 points as the Magic prevailed on Friday night at Kia Center against defending champ Boston to get their first win of the series.