Boston Celtics SHOCK Orlando, Baylor Scheierman Drops 30, Luka Garza Wins Game
Boston Celtics shock Orlando Magic with undermanned roster and a jaw-dropping performance from unexpected heroes. With Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard among eight guys out, the Celtics leaned on former two-way players and newcomers—highlighted by Baylor Scheierman’s electrifying 30 points and Ron Harper Jr.’s all-around game—to topple a playoff-hungry Orlando team in front of a roaring TD Garden crowd.
John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down how Joe Mazzulla’s unwavering expectations and tactical discipline guided this improbable win, from Luka Garza’s clutch three-pointer to the relentless energy of the Celtics’ bench. Key topics include Orlando Magic’s stunning collapse, the Celtics’ depth stepping up when needed most, and what this victory means for Boston’s playoff momentum. Can the Celtics carry this no-nonsense mentality into the postseason, and could their role players make a real difference on the NBA’s biggest stage?
0:00 Celtics’ Improbable Win
3:40 Orlando Magic’s Collapse
7:00 Joe Mazzulla’s Expectations
13:35 TD Garden Crowd & Atmosphere
16:20 Luca Garza’s Game-Winner
25:20 Baylor ScheieRman, Harper Jr. Impact
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37 Comments
Best win almost ever, but up there. Inspiring!
Man that was some serious FUN! And no one expected them to win. Scheierman was fantastic, Garza brought the heart & fire and RHJR had a birthday game for the ages. So happy for that group and they totally earned it. Great defense, hit big shot after big shot and weathered the storm when Orlando made their run late in the game. Proud? Hell yeah!
Now bring on the playoffs!!!
Thanks John ☘️🔒
Hopefully Orlando wins their next game
Heard Doc is out. Magic coach may be next. ORL A team smoked by Cs deep bench. So PROUD of this bench! 💚🍀💚🍀
With this coaching staff,, the C's can bring out the waterboy, the janitor, the concessionaire and two homeless people and I'd fully expect them to win.
Joe mazz has been outcoached a couple times in the playoffs. I believe in him, but trying to keep an even keel. If we split the home games vs Knicks, it may get interesting
Philly could take 2 games, orl we win in 4 or 5
This is the most fun season ever.
The Celtics took that game from Orlando. The Orlando we saw last season is not the same team this season.
Hey Suggs, you know what they say about the BULL don't you. 👅👅👅
I wanted a Stones tongue but it's to complicated to get in a comment.
This win might've sealed the COTY for Joe.
Sucks that Mosely didnt play Bane that much. He averages 19 ppg but played 6 minutes. If he played then Magic could have won. Stupid coach
If that wasn't a statement game then I don't know what is
Made a bet at halftime won 8x my money S/O prize picks S/O the stay ready group let’s win it all
Garza>Vuc
WINNING!!!!!!💚☘☘☘
Bring back the music
Yea one of the best games this season tbh….
This loss may seal Jamahl Mosley’s fate. No way does Desmond Bane play so few minutes in an important game. I could tell by the body language of many of the players in the huddles that the Magic players have tuned out Mosley.
Guys play for JM and they are so well coached. Easiest coach of the year ever.
Voters will embarrass themselves and show the process flawed.
I’ll save my money line receipt for those one. Had a feeling JM guys would ball out and OM is trash 🗑️
That was fun
33 mins of the maine celtics hahaha. Mazz for coy
I like TONJE. I liked him during the draft too. I thought we should’ve taken him in the second round.
I am not a max fan at all. I would’ve preferred us to grab Hayden Gray, who the Utah Jazz just picked up. He has an NBA skill set, which is his defense and he can shoot from three. I’m not sure what Maxs NBA skill is
Thanks once again John for covering the C’s for another regular season. Absolute hall of fame journalist and fan, the consistency and enthusiasm over the years is unmatched!
I like the defense Celtics played on Paolo Banchero yeah he got the triple double but he was limited from getting into rhythm
Slowing the game down
Crowding his drives
Running him off the three‑point line
Using long wings like Jordan Walsh to absorb contact
Forcing him into tough mid‑range shots and playmaking under pressure
Also great job by Ron and Baylor Schierman
Smiling this whole game, job well done 👏🏾
Paolo Banchero sucks! Yeah he had a triple double, but the shots he likes to take are all shots you can live with! Paolo seriously needs to consider becoming a center if he wants to be good! Even at his best hes terribly inefficient and he'll happily take the shots you give him no matter how bad they are!
A NBA team defeated by a bunch of bench warmers. The only player picked in the first round of the draft was the superhero Scheierman. But then, the team had Michael Jordan Walsh and the not all star Luka playing for them.
🍻 to a fun season! The most fun I have had since IT.
Are you crazy. The sixers with Embid,Tyrone Maxi,edgecombe,zPaul Gorge and others. This is dangerous team for the Celtic
I feel like John, when I watch RHJ he looks like a legit two way nba player. He’s got a good handle, rebounding, mobile length, and a quick release. He’s also smart with the ball and ran point several times. I see a ton of potential.
Luka GAR-ZILLA is playing better basketball than Vuc with a better plus-minus,. Joe Mazzulla make the right decision'🤔🏀💯🍀🏆#52💪🏾.
Orlando is one the biggest disappointments in basketball…the shocking win this year for me was the underman game in Houston…this game I expected it be close..we've seen enough of our bench to expect this kind of game…been hoping to get the Magic in the 1st round for weeks now..now they just need to beat philly..although..knocking Philly out would be more fun..we want the easier ..boring foe
Again great job boys 🍀🍀👍😎
Great job Coaches, one of the best Celtics regular seasons ever and I’ve been following since 1957!
John, I'd like your thoughts on Hugo and why he isn't playing. The math isn't mathing, right now. He hasn't been in the lineup for a while, now. Yesterday seemed like an obvious choice to get him into a game when we're starting all bench players. But Joe sat him?? But Baylor (who has been playing every game) DOESN'T SIT?? Why would Sheierman play and Hugo doesn't when this was clearly a game that they were resting their normal rotation players?!? That doesn't make any sense to me. It feels like there's something else going on behind the scenes. Is Hugo in the doghouse???