In the playoffs, massive underdogs don’t usually win by playing pretty. They win by making things ugly — and for the Magic, that’s not just strategy; it’s survival.

Playing without superstar Jayson Tatum in Game 2 against the Orlando Magic, the Boston Celtics answered the physicality of Orlando, with a tough, fought out victory. Although Boston never got their lead to a wide gap,

The Celtics will play bigger, more consequential games during this playoff run, but Wednesday’s game quietly meant quite a bit.