Through 3 Quarters
Down three at the end of last quarter, the Orlando Magic have now snagged the lead. They have emerged as the frontrunner after three quarters and are ahead of the Boston Celtics 77-68.
Shooting guard Terrence Ross has led the way so far for Orlando, as he has 19 points. One thing to keep an eye out for is Gary Harris’ foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Boston has been relying on the performance of shooting guard Jaylen Brown, who has 26 points in addition to nine boards.
This is the first time the Magic have been ahead going into the fourth quarter in the past five games.
Who’s Playing
Orlando @ Boston
Current Records: Orlando 7-29; Boston 17-19
What to Know
The Orlando Magic haven’t won a game against the Boston Celtics since April 7 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Sunday. The Magic will take on Boston at 6 p.m. ET at TD Garden after having had a few days off. If the game is anything like their last meeting in last November, where the Celtics won 92-79, we could be in for a big score.
Orlando’s 2021 ended with a 136-118 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks this past Thursday. Small forward Franz Wagner (20 points) and center Moe Wagner (19 points) were the top scorers for Orlando.
Meanwhile, Boston wrapped up 2021 with a 123-108 win over the Phoenix Suns. Boston’s center Robert Williams III looked sharp as he posted a triple-double on 11 boards, ten points, and ten assists. That makes it five consecutive games in which Williams III has had at least 11 rebounds.
The Magic have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10 point spread they are up against. Now might not be the best time to take Orlando against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.
Boston’s victory lifted them to 17-19 while Orlando’s loss dropped them down to 7-29. We’ll see if the Celtics can repeat their recent success or if Orlando bounces back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ETWhere: TD Garden — Boston, MassachusettsTV: Bally Sports FloridaOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $28.42
Odds
The Celtics are a big 10-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Celtics as a 10.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Boston have won 15 out of their last 21 games against Orlando.
Nov 03, 2021 – Boston 92 vs. Orlando 79May 05, 2021 – Boston 132 vs. Orlando 96Mar 21, 2021 – Boston 112 vs. Orlando 96Jan 15, 2021 – Boston 124 vs. Orlando 97Aug 09, 2020 – Boston 122 vs. Orlando 119Feb 05, 2020 – Boston 116 vs. Orlando 100Jan 24, 2020 – Boston 109 vs. Orlando 98Apr 07, 2019 – Orlando 116 vs. Boston 108Jan 12, 2019 – Orlando 105 vs. Boston 103Oct 22, 2018 – Orlando 93 vs. Boston 90Mar 16, 2018 – Boston 92 vs. Orlando 83Jan 21, 2018 – Orlando 103 vs. Boston 95Nov 24, 2017 – Boston 118 vs. Orlando 103Nov 05, 2017 – Boston 104 vs. Orlando 88Mar 31, 2017 – Boston 117 vs. Orlando 116Jan 27, 2017 – Boston 128 vs. Orlando 98Dec 07, 2016 – Boston 117 vs. Orlando 87Mar 21, 2016 – Boston 107 vs. Orlando 96Jan 31, 2016 – Orlando 119 vs. Boston 114Jan 29, 2016 – Boston 113 vs. Orlando 94Nov 29, 2015 – Orlando 110 vs. Boston 91
Injury Report for Boston
Enes Kanter: Out (Covid-19)Jayson Tatum: Out (Covid-19)Robert Williams III: Out (Toe)Aaron Nesmith: Out (Covid-19)Romeo Langford: Out (Illness)Brodric Thomas: Out (Back)
Injury Report for Orlando
Cole Anthony: Out (Ankle)Robin Lopez: Out (Illness)Chuma Okeke: Out (Covid-19)E’Twaun Moore: Out (Knee)Markelle Fultz: Out (Covid-19)Jalen Suggs: Out (Thumb)Michael Carter-Williams: Out (Ankle)Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
