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The Boston Celtics are facing a similar predicament as they did in the first round after spotting the Orlando Magic a huge lead early on Monday night. (AP Images)

Boston cut the deficit to four points, with a chance to make it a one-point game in the final minute, but Ray Allen's 3-point attempt bounced out and Orlando held on to win.

Game 2 is tonight in Boston with the Celtics listed as 4-point faves.

This is not the first time the Celtics have made a huge attempt at a comeback against the Magic.

The Celtics cut a 22-point lead to three on March 8 and a 16-point lead to one on March 25, but the Magic won both games. Kevin Garnett missed the first game and left the second one after 16 minutes.

The Celtics haven't beaten Orlando without him. Courtney Lee is expected to miss tonight's game with the hopes of returning for Game 3 in Orlando on Friday. Get all your NBA playoff odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.