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The Bench Mob's Express Stream Spark 🔥

The Boston Celtics rebounded from their Friday NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic, earning a crucial 111-107 road victory on Sunday night. The win was a deep-roster triumph, with the team relying on an Express Stream of scoring from unexpected heroes, particularly after the Magic jumped out to an early lead.

The early catalyst was the electrifying Anfernee Simons. Coming off the bench, Simons delivered a phenomenal first half, racking up 25 points on highly efficient shooting, including 5-of-8 from three-point range. His individual offensive explosion single-handedly stabilized the team and ensured the Celtics were tied heading into the break. The rest of the team's perimeter shooting was lackluster, but Simons' individual brilliance was a necessary spark to counteract the Magic's low 7-of-30 shooting night from beyond the arc.

Seamless Streaming Execution in the Fourth Quarter 🚀

The game-changing moment occurred midway through the fourth quarter. With the score tight, the Celtics unleashed a decisive 13-0 run that completely flipped the momentum. This massive surge transformed a small deficit into a comfortable double-digit lead, showcasing a Seamless Streaming period of high-level defensive stops and offensive execution. Adding to the bench heroics was center Luka Garza, who had his best game as a Celtic with 16 points and 8 rebounds in just 17 minutes, dominating the paint during that critical run.

Despite the setback, the Magic, fueled by their star Paolo Banchero (who finished with 28 points), refused to quit, mounting a desperate 14-5 counter-run that pulled them back within one point, 104-103, in the final minute. The relentless, back-and-forth action demonstrated the sheer competitive nature of this rivalry.

Jordan Walsh Delivers the Final Dagger 🎯

In the chaotic closing seconds, the Celtics needed clutch plays to hold off the charging Magic. Jaylen Brown (27 points overall) stepped up by drilling a massive three-pointer, immediately followed by Derrick White (21 points) hitting another huge triple off an assist from Jordan Walsh, which provided a two-possession cushion.

The final, decisive blow came from Walsh himself. The young guard, who put together a solid all-around performance with six points, six rebounds, and four assists, hit a clutch corner three-pointer with just 13 seconds left on the clock, definitively putting the game out of reach. This shot was the final piece of the Express Stream finish. Critically, Boston's opportunistic defense converted 17 Magic turnovers into 29 points, highlighting the value of capitalizing on every opportunity to secure the road victory and split the series.