Celtics Reserves Shine in Season-Ending Victory

Boston's bench players step up in final game of the year against Orlando Magic.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:02am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Celtics basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into abstract shapes and planes of green, white, and gold.The Celtics' bench unit showcased their depth and versatility in the team's season-ending victory over the Magic.Boston Today

The Boston Celtics ended their season on a high note, with key contributions from their reserve players in a victory over the Orlando Magic. Despite resting their starters, the Celtics' bench unit stepped up to secure the win in the final game of the year.

Why it matters

The strong performance from the Celtics' reserves showcases the team's depth and ability to win games even when their top players are not on the floor. This bodes well for the Celtics' chances of making a deep playoff run next season, as they have proven they can rely on their bench unit when needed.

The details

Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman led the way off the bench, scoring 18 points and dishing out 7 assists. Rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. also had a standout game, contributing 15 points and 8 rebounds. The Celtics' reserves outscored the Magic's bench 48-30, proving to be the difference in the game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Baylor Scheierman

A Celtics guard who led the team's reserves with 18 points and 7 assists in the season-ending victory.

Jaime Jaquez Jr.

A rookie forward for the Celtics who had 15 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.

Desmond Bane

A guard for the Orlando Magic who was defending Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman during the game.

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What they’re saying

“Our bench players really stepped up today and showed what they're capable of. It was a great way to end the season on a positive note.”

— Ime Udoka, Celtics Head Coach

The takeaway

The Celtics' strong bench performance in the season finale suggests the team has valuable depth that could pay dividends in the playoffs next year, as they look to make a deep postseason run.