Jayson Tatum’s impressive 30-point performance and Payton Pritchard’s 21 off the bench secured the Boston Celtics’ (19-5) 128-111 victory over the Orlando Magic (16-8), maintaining the Celtics’ unbeaten home record this season.
Despite missing key big men Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, the Celtics extended their home winning streak to 13 games, the second-longest in franchise history, only behind the 1957-58 season.
Derrick White’s 19 points, along with four steals, complemented Tatum’s offensive prowess, contributing to the Celtics’ dominant performance. Neemias Queta, the only available 7-footer for Boston, showcased defensive prowess with three blocked shots.
The Magic fell short despite efforts from Jalen Suggs (19 points) and Goga Bitadze (15 points, 11 rebounds).
