The Boston Celtics concluded their regular season with a 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic, securing the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. As they await the outcome of the play-in game between the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds, the Celtics could face either the Magic or the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. Boston has a favorable 3-1 record against the Magic this season, but the matchup could be challenging due to the presence of young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Celtics also split their games with the 76ers, finishing 2-2. A key factor for the 76ers is the health of center Joel Embiid, who recently underwent appendix surgery, raising concerns about his availability for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Magic, despite their struggles this season, are looking to regroup and avoid a quick exit against the Celtics.