""Just think we were relaxed. No sense of urgency. I think we just let them back in the game and they got guys out there that can play. They got going and the crowd got going.""
""We can't expect to win just because guys are out and we can't expect to win just because we have a lead at halftime. You have to come out and finish the game. You have to come out and play hard.""
""I think it's the same things we've talked about all year. We've got to look within first. There's so much more this group has to give. And we've got to do it.""
The Celtics secured a surprising 113-108 victory over the Magic, resting several starters while Orlando aimed for a win to gain home-court advantage in the play-in tournament. Despite a full roster, the Magic's performance was criticized as Boston's backups outperformed their starters. Paolo Banchero noted a lack of urgency in the second half, while Desmond Bane emphasized the need for the team to look within for improvement. The loss ultimately cost Orlando home-court against the 76ers in the upcoming tournament.
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