In Orlando, basketball enthusiasts from various parts of Central Florida gathered at Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando to support their teams during the NBA Playoffs, which commenced over the weekend, featuring the Orlando Magic.
Terrell Hightower, a Magic fan, expressed his enthusiasm, telling News 6 “Jaylen Brown smiling or frown, up and down, Magic in five.”
The No. 7 seed Magic are taking on the defending champions, the Boston Celtics in the best of seven series.
Another Magic fan, Blake Waltz, shared his thoughts on the keys to winning.
“Anthony and Anthony—Anthony Black and Cole Anthony—those are the keys of the game. That’s it,” Waltz said.
Local Celtics fan Nela Garver added, “We’re hoping for a sweep. I have tickets to game four here in Orlando.”
The Operating Partners of the Wall Street Entertainment Complex, Michael White and Bosco Lasik, highlighted the positive impact these viewing parties have on their business and the local community.
Laser pointed out, “Whether it’s basketball, soccer, or football, nothing unites the community quite like sports. It’s a thrilling period. We are in the playoffs, and I believe our venue is a perfect match. With seven restaurants and bars, patrons can enjoy a variety of food, drink specials, and, of course, a great deal of enthusiasm and enjoyment.”
Several Magic fans said that win or lose, watching the playoffs downtown is becoming a tradition.
“We did game seven last year, and it was crazy. And ever since then, I mean, we just been waiting to come back,” Chase Maxwell, a Magic fan, recalled.
Despite the fan turnout, the Magic fell in Game 1 to the Celtics 103-86 in Boston.
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