Jayson Tatum’s 32 points powered Boston to a 108-97 road win over Orlando.
Boston beat Orlando 108-97, turning a three-point lead after three quarters into an 11-point road win. The Celtics took a 55-50 halftime edge, then answered Orlando’s 24-22 third quarter with a decisive 31-23 finish. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 32 points on 8-of-19 shooting, adding four rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, no steals and four turnovers. Paul George supplied 17 points on 6-of-14 shooting, six rebounds, eight assists, two steals, two blocks and four turnovers. Orlando’s Anthony Black scored 23 on 6-of-12 shooting and Tristan Da Silva added 23 on 9-of-14; Black had eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and four turnovers, while Da Silva grabbed 10 boards, dished two assists and committed two turnovers. Desmond Bane added 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting with two rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and three turnovers, while Franz Wagner had 14 points on 5-of-20 shooting, six rebounds, 12 assists and three turnovers. Boston’s late scoring edge settled a competitive game and left the Magic unable to make up the gap.
Key Performers
Jayson Tatum, BOS: 32 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST, 2 BLK; 8/19 FG Paul George, BOS: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK; 6/14 FG Tristan Da Silva, ORL: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST; 9/14 FG
Standings Impact
Boston improves from 4-1 to 5-1; Orlando drops from 2-3 to 2-4. The supplied power index lists Boston sixth and Orlando 22nd.
DYMA Insight
Boston’s 31-point fourth quarter was the separation: Orlando had won the third by two, but the Celtics outscored the Magic by eight in the final frame. Tatum’s 32 points led the way, while George paired 17 points with eight assists and four combined steals and blocks.