Celtics vs Magic same game parlay – Sun., Nov. 23
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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.
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 Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 133-121 on Saturday night for their sixth win in their past seven games.
Neemias Queta left the Celtics game against the Magic on Sunday with a left ankle sprain. The starting center appeared to suffer the injury after a collision midway through the first quarter with Anthony Black. Queta was chasing down a Magic fast break before landing awkwardly on his left leg while contesting Black.
The Orlando Magic (10-7) start a 3-game road trip by visiting the Boston Celtics (8-8) Sunday. Tip-off from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Magic vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
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Jaylen Brown reveals how Celtics can avoid mental lapses after close call vs. Magic
The Celtics came out firing against the Magic before trailing off in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown later discussed how to prevent similar lapses.
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