One of the intriguing first-round matchups gets underway in New England on Sunday, as the Boston Celtics prepare to host the Orlando Magic.

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic will face Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in this NBA Playoff matchup on Sunday at the TD Garden.

The argument Howard probably should’ve made is that Orlando defends Boston better than everyone in the NBA. The Magic allow the fewest 3-point attempts per 100 possessions (32.5) while the Celtics shoot far and away the most (50). Orlando has also beaten Boston, the reigning champs, in six of their last nine meetings going back to December 2022.