PREVIEW: The No. 2 Boston Celtics take their commanding 2-0 series lead into the Kia Center as they face the No. 7 Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup. The defending champions dominated the first two contests at TD Garden despite shooting inconsistencies from their stars and Jayson Tatum's potential absence due to a wrist injury. Boston's league-leading three-point shooting frequency (53.6%) and spacing prowess (ranked 2nd) provide a stark contrast to their slow pace (ranked 30th) and limited rim attacks (29th in frequency). Their disciplined approach has yielded impressive results, with the Celtics ranking second in limiting turnovers while maintaining elite efficiency from beyond the arc (3rd). The Magic, returning to friendly confines where they've beaten Boston twice this season, will rely on Paolo Banchero's stellar playoff performance after he expressed frustration with questionable officiating in Game 2. Orlando's identity centers around their league-best defensive rebounding and perimeter defense, allowing the fewest three-point attempts (38.5%) in the NBA despite their own inefficient outside shooting (ranked 27th). The Kia Center crowd could provide the boost needed for the Magic, who boast a positive home net rating (+2.2) compared to their negative road performance (-2.5), though they'll need significantly more production from role players to extend this series. Jamahl Mosley's squad excels at forcing turnovers (ranked 2nd) and getting to the free-throw line (2nd in rate at 0.27), elements they'll need to maximize to overcome Boston's balanced attack.