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Celtics Beat Magic 111-107 to Split Two-Game Set in Orlando

Bench scoring plus points off turnovers swung the rematch as Boston, still adapting without Jayson Tatum, steadied an uneven start.

Jaylen Brown was critical of the officiating following the Celtics' loss to the Jazz on Monday before taking another apparent swipe on Friday.
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Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) pulls down rebound against Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze, right, during the first half of a game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.
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Overview

  • Jaylen Brown scored 27 and Derrick White added 21, with White and rookie Jordan Walsh hitting clutch 3-pointers in the final minute, including Walsh’s dagger with 13 seconds left.
  • Anfernee Simons erupted for 25 points off the bench — 25 before halftime — and Luka Garza provided 16 points and 8 rebounds, powering a 50-18 Boston bench advantage.
  • Boston converted 17 Orlando turnovers into 29 points, a decisive margin in a tight game that featured multiple fourth-quarter lead changes.
  • The Magic shot 7 for 30 from deep (23.3%) two days after burying a season-high 17 threes at 47.2% in their 123-110 NBA Cup win over Boston.
  • Boston improved to 5-6 with the victory, countering Orlando’s Banchero-led push (28 points) and evening the short series after dropping Friday’s Cup game.