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Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis (11) lays in a basket past Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat (13), of Poland, during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, May 10, 2009. The Celtics won 95-94. …

Buzzer-beater lifts Celtics over Magic

Boston wins 95-94 to tie series

Updated: Monday, 11 May 2009, 12:31 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 11 May 2009, 12:30 AM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Glen Davis made a 21-foot jumper as time expired to help the Boston Celtics hold off a furious rally and defeat the Orlando Magic 95-94 on Sunday night to even their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

Davis took the pass on the wing from Paul Pierce, swished the jumper and ran to half-court where he was mobbed by teammates, leaving the Orlando home crowd silenced.

Davis' jumper followed a pair of free throws by Rashard Lewis that put the Magic ahead with 11.3 seconds to play. Davis also hit a 15-foot jumper in the final minute and finished with 21 points.

Dwight Howard had 23 points and 17 rebounds, and Lewis scored 22 for the Magic. Game 5 is Tuesday in Boston.