Celtics play the Magic, look for 5th straight victory

Oct 31, 2027, 02:02 pm

Boston Celtics (4-1, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference)

Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Boston is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Orlando.

Orlando finished 45-37 overall, 26-26 in Eastern Conference games and 26-16 at home during the 2025-26 season. The Magic averaged 8.5 steals, 4.7 blocks and 13.7 turnovers per game last season.

Boston finished 56-26 overall and 36-16 in Eastern Conference play during the 2025-26 season. The Celtics gave up 107.2 points per game while committing 19.0 fouls last season.

INJURIES: Magic: Paolo Banchero: out (ankle), Jonathan Isaac: out (knee), Izaiyah Nelson: out (ankle), Noah Penda: out (hamstring), Jalen Suggs: out (knee).

Celtics: Devin Carter: out (illness).

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