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NBA East playoff preview capsules: Celtics-Magic, Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writers

Capsules on the Eastern Conference first-round series:

No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21) vs. No. 7 Orlando Magic (41-41)

Season series: Magic, 2-1.

Story line: For starters, there’s the obvious clash of styles. The Celtics made more 3-pointers and attempted more 3-pointers this season than any team in NBA history. The Magic led the league in terms of fewest 3-pointers made and 3-pointers allowed this season. Do not expect a series filled with 120-115 shootouts; the Magic gave up the fewest points in the NBA, the Celtics gave up the second-fewest.