After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, the Celtics look much better today on their home court. They are way out in front with a 96-76 lead over the Magic. The Celtics came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

The Boston Celtics took care of business at home against the visiting Orlando Magic, cruising to a 121-94 win. Boston improves to 29-12 on the season with the result.

The Celtics made 17 3-pointers against the Magic on Friday night. Orlando ended with just 5. The long-range game was the difference.

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

Yes, the Boston Celtics are slumping. But don’t worry— they will be fine. Over the first 26 games of the season, it looked like Boston was on track to be the team to beat again in the playoffs. The Celtics were 21-5,

Friday’s NBA schedule includes Jaylen Brown’s Boston Celtics (28-12) in a home matchup with Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic (23-19) at TD Garden. The game tips off at 7:00 PM

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The reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics return to TD Garden Friday night still looking for consistent traction as they get set to host the Orlando Magic.

Amid their worst stretch of the season, the Celtics will try to regain their early-season form against the Magic.

Feel confident in taking the Under in tonight's point total between the visiting Orlando Magic as they head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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