Orlando is always locked in on defense

Orlando is paced by PF Paolo Banchero, who averages 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. A few other players to watch are SF Franz Wagner (20.6 PPG and 5.7 RPG), PG Cole Anthony (15.1 PPG and 4.5 RPG), and C Mo Wagner (12.3 PPG and 4.2 RPG).

The Magic score 114.0 points per game (15th) and shoot 47.8 percent (9th), including 34.3 percent from long range (26th). They convert 76.8 percent of their free throws (22nd) and average 43.5 rebounds per game (20th). Orlando’s opponents score 108.9 points per game (3rd) and shoot 6.7 percent (15th), including 35.5 percent from deep (9th), with 40.3 rebounds per game (2nd).

The Magic rank 21st in offensive rating, 4th in defensive rating, and 14h in pace (schedule-adjusted).

Boston is looking for sweet revenge

Boston is led by SF Jayson Tatum, who averages 27.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. A few other C’s to watch are SG Jaylen Brown (22.1 PPG and 4.8 RPG), C Kristaps Porzingis (19.2 PPG, 6.6 RPG, and 1.6 BPG), PG Derrick White (15.1 PPG and 5.1 APG), and PG Jrue Holiday (12.4 PPG, 7.0 RPG, and 4.9 APG).

The Celtics score 117.4 points per game (7th) and shoot 47.5 percent (12th), including 36.6 percent from long range (16th). They convert 80.4 percent of their foul shots (7th) and average 46.8 rebounds per game (3rd). Boston’s opponents average 109.0 points (4th) on 44.5 percent shooting (4th), including 36.7 percent from deep (16th), with 42.9 rebounds per game (10th).

Boston ranks 5th in offensive rating, 2nd in defensive rating, and 23rd in pace (schedule-adjusted).