The Boston Celtics are away to challenge the Orlando Magic in what guarantees to be a thrilling matinee matchup.
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Two formidable Eastern Conference teams, both having strong starts, face off in an exciting Black Friday afternoon game on the basketball court. The Boston Celtics are away to challenge the Orlando Magic in what guarantees to be a thrilling matinee matchup.
Wednesday night saw Boston clinch a 119-116 home win over Milwaukee, but they didn’t quite meet the six-point spread as favorites. Simultaneously, Orlando caused an upset by securing a 124-119 home victory against Denver in the second game of a back-to-back, exceeding expectations as a three-point underdog. In their historical regular-season matchups, the Celtics lead with a 73-54 record, but the Magic have triumphed in the last three meetings. This notably includes a convincing 113-98 home win in their most recent clash on January 23, 2023.
For Orlando Magic, Carter, Harris, and Fultz won’t be playing the game due to finger and knee injury. As for Boston Celtics, no such injuries have been reported.
Following a road defeat against Charlotte, Boston showcased resilience by securing a home victory against Milwaukee in their most recent matchup on Wednesday night. With this triumph, the Celtics elevated their season record to an impressive 12-3, establishing a two-game lead over Philadelphia in the Atlantic Division competition.
Boston set a strong tone against Milwaukee by scoring the initial 10 points of the game. They maintained their momentum, leading by 12 after the first quarter, extending the advantage to as much as 21 in the second quarter, holding a 14-point lead at halftime, and finishing the third quarter with a 15-point cushion.
In terms of season statistics, the Celtics currently rank 8th in the league for scoring offense, averaging 117.3 points per game. Notably, they secure the 3rd spot in rebounding, grabbing an impressive 47.1 boards per contest. However, when it comes to assists, Boston occupies the 23rd position, distributing 24.7 assists per game.
In a back-to-back scenario on Wednesday night, Orlando emerged victorious against Denver at home, extending their winning streak to five games. With this triumph, the Magic elevated their season record to 10-5, putting them in a tie for the leading position in the Southeast Division alongside the Heat as they head into this upcoming contest.
Facing Denver, Orlando found themselves behind by a maximum of seven points in the first quarter but managed to even the score at 28 by the end of the period. The Magic entered halftime trailing by six and maintained that margin heading into the final quarter. However, a strong finish ensued as they outscored the Nuggets 42-31 in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing the victory.
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