Boston Celtics criticize Orlando Magic’s physicality after another injury in Game 3 loss
- Boston Celtics players criticized the Orlando Magic for excessive physicality and referees for failing to manage the game following a 95-93 loss.
- Jaylen Brown dislocated his left index finger after being pulled down by Cole Anthony but continued to play and scored 19 points.
- Franz Wagner led the Magic with 32 points in their victory, narrowing the series to 2-1 after Boston's poor third quarter performance.
- Celtics players acknowledged Orlando's defensive pressure impacted their efficiency, with tensions rising between teams ahead of Game 4.
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Celtics sound off on Magic's physicality, flagrants: 'There might be a fight break out'
The Orlando Magic have not been shy about exerting physicality against the Boston Celtics in their first-round playoff series. Jaylen Brown's comments Friday night suggest that the defending champions have had enough.
Boston Celtics criticize Orlando Magic’s physicality after another injury in Game 3 loss
Boston Celtics stars criticized the Orlando Magic for being overly physical and NBA referees for not controlling the game on Friday after the Celts suffered their third injury in three games during a 95-93 Game 3 loss.
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