Although it’s been six months since the Celtics eliminated the Magic from the first round of the NBA playoffs, the way Orlando saw its season end is still on its mind when Boston travels to Kia Center this weekend.

“It wasn’t too long ago,” second-year forward Tristan da Silva said after Friday morning shootaround at the AdventHealth Training Center. “It definitely plays a role.

“There’s a little bit of history with the Celtics so it’s extra fuel to the fire,” he later added.

After hosting Boston on Friday night as a part of the NBA Cup group stage, the Magic face their familiar Eastern Conference foe again on Sunday at home.

Orlando views its an opportunity to focus on one opponent and make the necessary changes from game to game if needed. After a 3-5 start to a highly an

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