Banchero had 31 points and seven rebounds on a non-so-efficient 37.5% shooting on the floor. Wagner, on the other hand, had 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Like his co-star, the German sensation struggled to make shots, especially from beyond the arc.

BOSTON — Before the Orlando Magic left Florida to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Boston Celtics, they felt they had learned valuable lessons last spring about the mental side of an NBA postseason series.