Celtics Begin Road Trip with NBA Cup Game Against Magic
On Friday at 7 p.m., the Boston Celtics will start a three-game road trip with an NBA Cup Group B matchup against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center in Orlando.
Game Context and Team Performance
- The Celtics recently secured a 136-107 victory over Washington but have dropped two of their last three games.
- Orlando has struggled, losing five of its last seven games, including a recent defeat to Atlanta on Tuesday.
Player Availability
- Celtics forward Xavier Tillman will be out on Friday due to personal reasons.
- Magic's Moritz Wagner will miss the game recovering from a knee injury.
Additional Notes
Friday’s game is part of the NBA Cup Group B, while the Celtics' following game on Sunday against the Magic is not.
"Tipoff at the Kia Center in Orlando is set for 7 p.m."
Recent form and records show mixed results with over/under and win-loss statistics:
- Last 10 games: Celtics 4-6, Magic 3-7
- Season record: Celtics 3-5
- Over/under: Celtics 4-4, Magic 4-6
Author’s summary: The Celtics start their road trip facing the struggling Magic in an NBA Cup game, with key players out and both teams showing inconsistent recent performances.
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The Boston Globe — 2025-11-07