Celtics outlast Magic, 108-97, behind 32 points from Jayson Tatum

Paul George added 17 for Boston to help secure a fifth consecutive win.

By Trevor Hass · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:24 PM

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 108-97 to earn their fifth consecutive win.
Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 32 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
Orlando received 23 points apiece from Anthony Black and reserve Tristan da Silva.

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 108-97 on Sunday at Kia Center to secure their fifth consecutive victory. Jayson Tatum led Boston with a game-high 32 points along with seven assists and four rebounds, overcoming an early head injury that briefly sent him to the locker room.

Boston improved to 5-1 on the season despite struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 27.3% from three-point range. Orlando fought back behind 23 points each from Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva, but the shorthanded Magic could not overcome 18 turnovers.

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