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Celtics Fall Late to Magic in NBA Cup as Orlando Rematch Looms

Late-game turnovers are defining a 4-6 start during Boston's adjustment to life without Jayson Tatum.

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 guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, left, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Overview

  • Orlando beat Boston 123-110 in Friday's group-stage game at the Kia Center, led by Franz Wagner's 27 points and Desmond Bane's 22 in a balanced effort with seven double-figure scorers.
  • Jaylen Brown scored 32 points for his third straight 30-point game, but the Celtics managed just 14 points over the final 5:45 as the Magic closed on a decisive run.
  • A pivotal fourth-quarter turnover by Josh Minott that became an Anthony Black layup swung momentum, part of 14 Boston turnovers overall including five in the final period.
  • Brown criticized the officiating in the fourth quarter, comments made days after the NBA acknowledged a missed late foul in Boston's loss to Utah, and the Celtics were whistled for significantly more fouls than Orlando.
  • The teams play again Sunday night in Orlando in a regular-season rematch, with Boston seeking to rebound from a 4-6 start behind Brown's scoring and Payton Pritchard's recent surge.