Jaylen Brown boosts Celtics past shorthanded Magic
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Boston Celtics escape late Orlando Magic push, win 138-129 (PHOTOS)
Ultimately the Magic just did not have enough healthy bodies to take on Boston, the Celtics holding them off for the win.
The Celtics starters unexpectedly had to finish the game after getting out to a big lead, but what mattered most was the win over the Magic.
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Anfernee Simons led the way during that 80-point scoring explosion in the first half, making him Sunday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.
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 step up late.
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.