The Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics game will be played on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. The Magic, with a record of 18-12, currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They recently ended a three-game losing streak with a 121-114 victory over the Miami Heat.
The Celtics, on the other hand, have been exceptional, holding a 22-6 record and ranking second in the Eastern Conference. After a loss to the Chicago Bulls (108-117), the Celtics bounced back in their latest game, dominating the Bulls 123-98. In their 130 regular-season matchups, the Magic have won 55 times, while the Celtics lead with 75 victories.
Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics: Prediction
The Magic have struggled offensively this season, averaging just 107.3 points per game, one of the lower marks in the league. However, their defense has kept them competitive, allowing only 103.9 points per game, which ranks second in the NBA. In terms of rebounding, the Magic grab 42 boards per game, but they’ve been better at limiting opponents, who pull down just 40.4 rebounds per contest. Three-point shooting has been a weak spot, with the Magic making only 11.5 threes per game and hitting just 30.8% of their attempts, the lowest in the league.
The Celtics have had no such struggles offensively, averaging 119.6 points per game, the third-best in the NBA. They also hold their own defensively, giving up 109.6 points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. On the glass, the Celtics average 45.3 rebounds per game but allow 44.6. Three-point shooting has been a major strength for Boston, as they lead the league with 18.7 threes made per game and shoot 36.6% from beyond the arc, placing them 15th in the NBA.
Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Orlando Magic
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- PG Anthony Black
- SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- SF Tristan da Silva
- PF Wendell Carter Jr.
- C Goga Bitadze
Boston Celtics
- PG Jrue Holiday
- SG Derrick White
- SF Jaylen Brown
- PF Jayson Tatum
- C Kristaps Porzingis
Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics: Injuries Update
The Magic are facing a few injury concerns ahead of their game against the Celtics. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are both out with oblique injuries. Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs are questionable—Wagner’s dealing with a knee issue, and Suggs has an ankle problem. Gary Harris is also questionable with a hamstring strain. The only player on the injury report for the Celtics is Sam Hauser, who’s questionable and has a sore back.
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