What to Know
- The Magic won the first matchup of the season, 108-104.
- Jaylen Brown dropped a game-high 35 points in the loss.
- Kristaps Porzingis got into it with Jalen Suggs and Goga Bitadze; Bitadze was ejected
- C's will look to bounce back on Christmas Day vs. Philadelphia.
The Boston Celtics fell to the Orlando Magic in a thrilling matchup at Kia Center on Monday night, 108-104.
Boston struggled mightily from 3-point range (8-for-32) and turned the ball over 18 times in the defeat. Orlando had 20 turnovers, but found a way to outlast the C's with physicality and stout defense.
With Jayson Tatum (non-COVID illness) sidelined, Jaylen Brown dropped a game-high 35 points for the Celtics in the losing effort. Kristaps Porzingis added 17 points and was the center of attention in the fourth quarter when he got into it with Jalen Suggs and Goga Bitadze.
Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Monday night's game: