Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza Steal the Show as Celtics Edge Magic in Regular Season Finale
The Boston Celtics closed out their regular season with a gutsy 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on April 12, 2026, and it wasn't the usual suspects who carried the load. Instead, Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza stepped up in a thrilling finale that had everyone in Boston talking.
A Clutch Performance When It Mattered Most
This wasn't just another regular season game. The Celtics were dealing with injury concerns heading into the matchup, with the team potentially missing up to seven key players against Orlando. But the depth showed up, and the trio of Scheierman, Harper Jr., and Garza answered the call in one of the best wins of the season. In a game that came down to the final moments, Boston found a way to close it out against a Magic team that came in at 45-36.
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With the Celtics finishing at 55-26, this regular season finale served as Game 82 for Boston. The way this team responded with injuries looming large is exactly the kind of statement you want to make heading into the playoffs. Scheierman, Harper Jr., and Garza proved they belong on this roster when the stakes are highest, and that kind of depth could be everything for a playoff run.
The Celtics survived and advanced to the next chapter. Now it's playoff time in Boston.
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