Celtics Extend Home Winning Streak with Victory over Orlando Magic

The Boston Celtics continued their unbeaten run at home this season with a convincing 128-111 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Led by Jayson Tatum’s 30 points and Payton Pritchard’s 21 off the bench, the Celtics secured their 13th consecutive home victory, marking the second-longest streak to start a season in franchise history.

Historic Home Record

The Celtics‘ impressive home winning streak is only surpassed by the legendary 1957-58 team, featuring Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and Tommy Heinsohn, who won 17 consecutive home games to begin the season. Furthermore, Boston has not suffered a regular-season home loss in 20 games since March 5 of last season.

Contributions from Key Players

Alongside Tatum and Pritchard, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White made significant contributions to the Celtics’ victory. Brown scored 18 points, while White added 19 points and eight assists. Pritchard’s exceptional shooting from beyond the arc, going 6 of 7 from three-point range, played a crucial role in Boston’s success.

Orlando Magic’s Challenge

The Orlando Magic, who had previously defeated the Celtics four times in a row, faced a tough challenge in Boston. Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 19 points, and Goga Bitadze recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Celtics’ dominance.

Game Highlights

The Celtics initially struggled from three-point range, missing their first eight attempts. However, Pritchard’s timely three-pointers in the first quarter helped Boston regain momentum and take a 30-24 lead. The Celtics then extended their advantage in the second quarter, leading by as many as 16 points, and maintained control throughout the game, eventually winning by a comfortable margin of 17 points.

Next Matchup

The Celtics and the Magic will face each other again on Sunday in Boston, providing another opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills and compete for victory.