Play-by-play action for the Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics NBA game from November 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Nic Claxton had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his first NBA triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 113-105 on Friday night for their first victory in the NBA Cup in-season tournament.

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The Celtics dropped to 1-2 in an NBA Cup in Group B with the defeat, essentially eliminating them from advancing to the knockout round. They are back to .500 on the season with an 8-8 record. Boston gets one day off before hosting the Magic on Sunday night at TD Garden. Here are four takeaways from the Nets loss on Friday night:

Nic Claxton totalizó 18 puntos, 11 rebotes y 12 asistencias para su primer triple-doble en la NBA, y los Nets de Brooklyn vencieron el viernes 113-105 a los Celtics de Boston para conseguir su primera victoria en la Copa NBA.

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