As the Orlando Magic brace for Game 1 against first-round matchup, the Boston Celtics, reigning Eastern Conference titans, forward Paolo Banchero dropped some heartfelt words about the star of the Celtics,

Jayson Tatum and Paolo Banchero go from mentor and protégé to playoff opponents as the Celtics prepare for first-round clash with the Magic.

Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the game after getting a bloody gash to the forehead and finished with 20 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.