Celtics at Magic: Boston Begins Three-Game Road Trip with NBA Cup Match
Boston opens a three-game road trip Friday night with the first of two straight games against the Orlando Magic. The matchup, starting at 7 p.m. at the Kia Center, is part of the NBA Cup Group B schedule.
The Celtics recently dominated Washington 136-107 on Wednesday, though they have dropped two of their last three games. Orlando, meanwhile, has lost five of its previous seven, including a recent defeat to Atlanta on Tuesday.
Player Availability
- Xavier Tillman will miss the game for personal reasons.
- Moritz Wagner will be sidelined for Orlando due to a knee injury.
Team Records
- Boston’s recent stretch: 4 wins and 6 losses in the last 10 games.
- Orlando’s recent stretch: 3 wins and 7 losses in its last 10 games.
- Season record: 3–5.
"Friday's game, which tips off at 7 p.m., is an NBA Cup Group B game."
Author’s summary: Boston heads to Orlando for an NBA Cup test, aiming to rebound from inconsistent recent play against a Magic squad struggling to find form.