Magic forward Paolo Banchero believes he’s “pretty close” to returning to the court, but Orlando showed off its depth Sunday against the Celtics. “The identity of the team

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will look to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Magic take on Boston. The Celtics are 5-6 in Eastern Conference games. Boston is 2-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Magic have gone 7-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

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Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Anfernee Simons recorded 23 points and four rebounds off the bench. While both teams are looking to grab a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

BOSTON (AP) — The Orlando Magic were missing three of their top five scorers for Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics took advantage of a undermanned Orlando team to run away in the first half. Boston bounced back nicely after an ugly loss on Friday.

The Magic were without Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday night but young players such as Jett Howard and Richardson stepped up late.

The Celtics begin a difficult part of their schedule with a road game in Orlando. What to Know The Celtics had their three-game win streak snapped in an ugly loss to the Nets on Friday. This will be the third meeting between the C’s and Magic this season.