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Jayson Tatum shines as Celtics beat Magic, claim fifth straight win: 8 takeaways

"I don’t care about scoring," said Paul George after the game. "I don’t care about whatever it is. It’s all about winning."

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:15 AM
Jayson Tatum shines as Celtics beat Magic, claim fifth straight win: 8 takeaways
Key Things to Know
  • Jayson Tatum scored 32 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.
  • The victory marked the fifth consecutive win for the Celtics.
  • Paul George scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to help close out the game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 108-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon, securing their fifth consecutive win. Despite suffering a minor head injury from an accidental collision in the first quarter, Tatum returned to score 32 points, relying heavily on a 15-for-17 performance at the free-throw line.

Paul George contributed significantly down the stretch, scoring 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter while adding eight assists. The Celtics managed the double-digit victory despite shooting just 27.3 percent from 3-point range, supported by strong interior scoring, defensive stops, and solid starting contributions from Neemias Queta.

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