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Boston Defeats Orlando 109-98 - Recap

The Magic were burned for 37 points by Kemba Walker on Friday as the Celtics picked up a 109-98 win at Amway Center.

Boston was an underdog by +2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 213.5.

Gordon Hayward had 22 points for Boston and Daniel Theis chipped in with 16 points. Marcus Smart had 6 assists for the Celtics, while Gordon Hayward was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Orlando got 30 points from Evan Fournier in a losing cause and another 17 points from Nikola Vucevic. Nikola Vucevic contributed 4 assists for the Magic, while Nikola Vucevic had 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 57-53 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Orlando as they grabbed 46 boards, while Boston only had 44

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pelicans. The Magic will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.