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Celtics Stumble Late in NBA Cup Loss to Magic as Jaylen Brown Cites Officiating

Turnovers plus a pivotal late giveaway highlighted Boston's late-game issues, with Jaylen Brown limited to two fourth-quarter points after recent officiating friction.

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)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, right, drives past Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott (8) during the second 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 a Group B game in Orlando, led by Franz Wagner’s 27 points with help from Desmond Bane (22) and Wendell Carter Jr. (18), dropping the Celtics to 1-1 in Cup play.
  • Jaylen Brown scored 32 but went 1-for-5 in the fourth quarter for two points, saying the officials “made their point” and adding he would “keep my mouth closed.”
  • Boston finished with 14 turnovers, including five in the fourth quarter, as coach Joe Mazzulla pointed to execution during key stretches.
  • A late Josh Minott pass was intercepted by Anthony Black, flipping the lead and igniting a 26-14 Orlando closing run.
  • Brown attempted only two free throws, a decline from recent games, after a week in which the NBA acknowledged a missed late foul in Utah and did not fine him for those comments.