How long will it take for the Celtics to make the Magic disappear from the playoffs?
The Boston Celtics officially begin their NBA title defense with Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic.
It will take many hands for Boston to repeat as NBA champions. But at the epicenter of Boston’s efforts, will be Jayson Tatum. Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images.
BOSTON - And so the journey officially begins now.
No more taking things “one game at a time” or using the regular season to ramp up towards the playoffs.
The time for the Boston Celtics to take off is now.
The Orlando Magic represent the first mile marker for the Celtics in their journey towards repeating as NBA champions.
And while the Celtics come in as a heavy favorite, making the Magic disappear from the postseason picture won’t be nearly as easy as Celtics Nation might want to believe.
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