Celtics Face Magic Amid Injury Concerns

The Boston Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-6, are set to face the injury-plagued Orlando Magic, who hold a 18-12 record and are fourth in the conference, in a game tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The Celtics aim to secure a win following a dominant performance from Jayson Tatum, who scored 43 points in their last game, while the Magic are missing key players including Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero due to injuries. Despite their struggles, Orlando recently demonstrated resilience by overcoming a significant deficit against the Miami Heat. Historically, the Celtics have had the upper hand against the Magic, leading the all-time series 75-55, although they have lost their last two games in Orlando. Both teams are looking for their second consecutive win, with Boston's high-volume three-point shooting and Orlando's strong defensive strategies at play. The match will be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston and various streaming platforms.