Celtics at Magic: Boston Starts Three-Game Road Trip
The Boston Celtics will begin a three-game road trip with an NBA Cup Group B matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday at 7 p.m. The game takes place at the Kia Center in Orlando.
Game Context and Recent Form
Friday’s game is part of the NBA Cup Group B, while the following Sunday's game between the two teams will not count towards the Cup. The Celtics recently defeated Washington 136-107 on Wednesday but have lost two of their last three games overall. The Magic have struggled, dropping five of their past seven games, including a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday.
Player Availability
- Xavier Tillman of the Celtics will miss Friday's game due to personal reasons.
- Orlando’s Moritz Wagner will be absent with a knee injury.
Additional Game Statistics
- Tipoff time: 7 p.m. EST
- Over/under record for last 10 games: Celtics 4-6, Magic 4-6
- Season records: Celtics 3-5, Magic 4-4
- Last 10 games record: Celtics 3-7
"The Celtics tip off a three-game road trip on Friday night with the first of two consecutive games against the Magic."
"Xavier Tillman will be out for the Celtics on Friday for personal reasons, and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner (knee) will also be unavailable."
Author's summary: The Celtics open a critical three-game road stretch facing a struggling Magic team, missing key players and aiming to build momentum after a recent strong win.