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.

The result was a rout of Orlando with Banchero on the bench, and the Celtics advancing to the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic failed to extend the series on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. They dealt with a dominant 120-89 loss to the defending champions to end their 2025 NBA playoff run. After Orlando's elimination, Banchero had a strong message to the public.