Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

The Celtics started their title defense by beating the Magic in five games in their first-round playoff series

After his Boston costar on the wing Jaylen Brown helped Magic star forward Paolo Banchero pick up his fifth foul, sending him to the bench in the game's third quarter, Tatum in particular went on the attack,