Celtics Beat Magic 108-97 to Extend Winning Streak

Overview

• Boston secured a 108-97 road win over Orlando to extend its streak to five straight victories and improve its early-season record to 5-1.
• Jayson Tatum led Boston with 32 points and an unusually high 15 made free throws that kept the Celtics ahead whenever Orlando closed the gap.
• Paul George hit a go-ahead three with 1:32 remaining and Neemias Queta recorded two crucial blocks in the final two minutes to protect the lead.
• Orlando was paced by 23 points each from Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva and a 12-assist game from Franz Wagner, but finished 0-3 at home.
• Paolo Banchero missed his fourth straight game with a high-ankle sprain, leaving Orlando short-handed and forcing the team to rely on secondary scorers and expanded rotations.