Jayson Tatum’s 28 points have Boston up three, but Orlando cut the gap in the third.
Boston leads Orlando 77-74 through three quarters after opening a five-point halftime cushion with a 55-50 advantage. The Magic answered with a 24-22 third quarter, trimming the deficit to three as they try to swing the momentum. Jayson Tatum has 28 points for the Celtics, while Orlando’s Tristan Da Silva has 18 and Anthony Black 16. Boston is 4-1 and ranked No. 6 in the power index; Orlando is 2-3 and No. 22.
Key Performers
Jayson Tatum (Boston): 28 points, 5 assists Tristan Da Silva (Orlando): 18 points, 6 rebounds Anthony Black (Orlando): 16 points, 7 rebounds