nba Game Recap< BACK

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Recap - Celtics Win 126-120

The Magic were burned for 40 points by Jayson Tatum on Saturday as the Celtics picked up a 126-120 win at Amway Center.

The Celtics won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.

Derrick White had 27 points for Boston and Grant Williams chipped in with 13 points. Marcus Smart had 8 assists for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Orlando got 29 points from Terrence Ross in a losing cause and another 23 points from Paolo Banchero. Cole Anthony contributed 6 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 rebounds.

The rebound battle favored Orlando as they grabbed 48 boards, while Boston only had 37

Boston heads into a battle against the Bulls. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.