Celtics
MagicThe Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 on Sunday, November 1, at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The Celtics led 55-50 at halftime. They did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 31-23.
Top performers
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points on 8-of-19 shooting, with 7 assists. Paul George added 17 points and 6 rebounds. For the Magic, Tristan da Silva had 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds. Anthony Black added 23 points and 8 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Tristan da Silva (23 points and 10 rebounds); Franz Wagner (14 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists).
- Jayson Tatum (BOS): 32 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST, 8-19 FG, 34 MIN
- Anthony Black (ORL): 23 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST, 6-12 FG, 33 MIN
- Tristan da Silva (ORL): 23 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 9-14 FG, 35 MIN
- Desmond Bane (ORL): 19 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 7-13 FG, 40 MIN
- Paul George (BOS): 17 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 6-14 FG, 33 MIN
- Franz Wagner (ORL): 14 PTS, 6 REB, 12 AST, 5-20 FG, 40 MIN
Context
The Celtics improved to 5-1 with their fifth straight win, while the Magic fell to 2-4. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Celtics host the Mavericks on Sunday, Nov 15; the Magic host the Bucks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,236 at Kia Center. Officials: Curtis Blair, Che Flores and Gediminas Petraitis.