nba Game Recap
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Wrap - Boston Wins 124-97
The battle between the Celtics and Magic didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Orlando was handed a 124-97 defeat on Friday at TD Garden.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 213.5.
Boston got 21 points from Jaylen Brown and another 18 points from Semi Ojeleye. Jaylen Brown contributed 8 assists, while Tristan Thompson cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Magic got a 17-point performance from Aaron Gordon, who was supported by 15 points from Nikola Vucevic. Nikola Vucevic had 4 assists in a losing cause for Orlando, while Khem Birch grabbed 12 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 60-48.
Orlando had a 46-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Knicks. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.