After moving on to the second round and awaiting the winner of the New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was impressed in their opening series matchup. Defeating the Orlando Magic in five games in the first round,

Jayson Tatum admitted he didn't speak to his friend and Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the Celtics' five-game triumph over Orlando in the first round series.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics closed their first-round series in a 120-89 Game 5 win against the Orlando Magic in the TD Garden. Tatum was the focal point for Boston’s closeout win as he contributed 35 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds on 62.5% shooting.