Celtics' Bench Stuns Magic, Clinch Playoff Spot

0:00On April 13th, the Boston Celtics wrapped up their regular season with a stunning 113-108 win over the Orlando, magic. Using a starting lineup of mostly bench guys like Ron Harper Jr., Baylor Shireman, Jordan Walsh, and Luca Garza, nobody gave them a shot, especially after Jason Tatum's Achilles injury earlier, but these dudes just kept proving the doubters wrong all year. Luca Garza stole the show with 27 points and 12 rebounds, capping it with a clutch 3 pointer right in someone's face with under. 32 seconds left. Baylor Shireman dropped 30 points, grabbed 7 boards, and dished 7 assists in what might be his best game ever. Ron Harper Jr. set the early tone too, showing why he straight up rotation material. The Celtics went a perfect 22 for 22 from the free throw line, including 17 makes in the first half to stay close. They even held their own on the boards, losing just 46 to 50 against Orlando's big front court. Meanwhile, the magic shot a rough 28% from 3, highlighting their ongoing shooting struggles.

1:04This loss drops Orlando to the 8th spot in the east, setting up a possible first round playoff rematch with the same Celtic scrubs, or the real. Stars If Healthy. It plants some doubt for the magic, who couldn't handle Boston's grit even without their top guys. On a side note, longtime Celtics basketball director Jim Edmonds is retiring after 45 years, honored during the broadcast for his. Behind the scenes work through five championships. What a way to cap a legendary run for Boston Hoops. You've been listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI Power Team Coverage.