Celtics Begin Three-Game Road Trip Against Magic
The Boston Celtics start a three-game road trip on Friday evening with the first of two back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic. The matchup at the Kia Center in Orlando tips off at 7 p.m. and counts as an NBA Cup Group B game, while Sunday's game does not.
Recent Performance
- The Celtics recently defeated Washington 136-107 but have lost two of their last three contests.
- Orlando has struggled, losing five of its last seven games, including a defeat to Atlanta on Tuesday.
Player Availability
- Celtics’ Xavier Tillman will miss Friday's game for personal reasons.
- Orlando’s Moritz Wagner remains sidelined due to a knee injury.
Game Details and Statistics
The tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Kia Center.
- Over/under records: Celtics 4-5 in last 10 games; Magic 4-6 in last 10 games.
- Season records stand at Celtics 3-5 and Magic 4-4.
- The Magic have a 3-7 record over their last 10 games.
"Friday's game is an NBA Cup Group B game, while Sunday’s contest is not."
Summary: The Celtics begin a challenging road trip facing an Orlando Magic team struggling with recent form and injuries, with the NBA Cup game setting the stakes high.