The Boston Celtics look to get back in the win column after blowing an NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets at their home arena of TD Garden this past Friday (Nov. 21) evening. To do that, they will need to beat the visiting Orlando Magic.
This will be the two Eastern Conference ball club’s third meeting this season, with the two teams having split their tilts to date (a 123-110 loss on Nov. 7 and a 111-107 victory on Nov. 9). Boston will have their work cut out for them in what will perhaps prove the first game of the toughest remaining stretch of the season. But with a little help in terms of player health on the other side of the court, this could also be the Celtics’ best chance to secure a win for some time.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 8-8 record and coming into tonight’s contest after their last game ending in a loss. That is good enough for 10th in the Eastern Conference standings.
Nov 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) goes to the basket during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
The Magic own a 10-7 record after winning their last three games, which puts them eighth in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston was beaten by the Brooklyn Nets 113-105 at home in the aforementioned NBA Cup contest.
Nov 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) defends Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Orlando beat the New York Knicks 133-121 at home as well.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.
Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) (center) looks on during a game against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
For the Magic, Paulo Banchero (groin), Moritz Wagner (knee) and Jalen Suggs (knee) are out, and Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Nov 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) passes the ball over Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – MagicWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Magic: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (11/23)