Celtics at Magic: Boston Begins Road Trip with NBA Cup Game
Boston starts a three-game road trip on Friday night, opening with an NBA Cup Group B matchup against the Orlando Magic. The tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Kia Center in Orlando.
The Celtics, coming off a dominant 136–107 win over Washington on Wednesday, have dropped two of their last three games. The Magic, meanwhile, have lost five of their last seven, including a recent defeat against Atlanta on Tuesday.
- Xavier Tillman will miss the game for personal reasons.
- Moritz Wagner is sidelined for Orlando due to a knee injury.
Boston’s season record currently stands at 3–5, while Orlando’s is 4–6 over the last ten games.
“The Celtics begin their three-game trip with a crucial NBA Cup clash to regain momentum after recent inconsistency.”
Author’s summary: Boston opens a key road stretch in Orlando, aiming to build on their strong offensive showing and stabilize form in the NBA Cup Group B.