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

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.

The Magic now have to look to show that Game 3 was not a one-off. They will look to get big performances from Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero once again. Wagner led the team with 32 points on Friday, while Banchero chimed in with 29. Jayson Tatum led the floor with 36 points in the losing effort.