So much so, star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown suggested a fight might break out if the referees did not intervene more often.

Banchero had 31 points and seven rebounds on a non-so-efficient 37.5% shooting on the floor. Wagner, on the other hand, had 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Like his co-star, the German sensation struggled to make shots, especially from beyond the arc.

The Magic levelled the game at 91-91 in the fourth quarter but the Celtics took control by scoring 10 of the next 11 points at Kia Center in Orlando. Boston, who are seeded second, are 3-1 ahead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series. The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers also took 3-1 leads in the East.