The Boston Celtics dethroned the Orlando Magic 108-97 to obtain their fifth straight victory on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum dropped 32 points with 15 free throws, while Paul George scored 10 points of his 17 in the fourth quarter helping the Celtics to secure the win.
On the other hand, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva each scored 23 to lead the Magic (2-4), who dropped 0-3 at home. Franz Wagner added 14 points and a career-high 12 assists.
The Celtics also got a pair of crucial blocks from Neemias Queta in the last two minutes, followed by George’s triple with 1:32 left, giving them an 11-point cushion.
Boston established a 15-point lead by shutting out the Magic’s first four minutes of the second half.
The Magic answered back on the strength of three da Silva’s five three-pointers, using a 12-0 run to cut their lead to 77-74 entering the final period.
Black completed a three-point play to tie it at 79 early in the fourth, picking the pocket of George through an outlet pass.
Orlando tried to get it close, but Tatum managed to answer with 15 of 17 attempts from the line, while the Magic had just 19 attempts in total.
The Celtics star left late in the first after the back of his head collided inadvertently with the forehead of Orlando’s Jamal Cain.
Meanwhile, Paolo Banchero missed his fourth straight game due to a high-ankle sprain, while Mitchell Robinson missed the game to rest.
Both teams will play on Monday night: the Celtics visit Houston, while the Magic host the Wizards.
