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Jayson Tatum Scores 32 As Celtics Beat Magic for Fifth Straight Win
Tatum made 15 free throws and Paul George added 17 points as Boston won 108–97 in Orlando and improved to 5–1.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108–97 on Sunday, November 1, extending their winning streak to five games. Boston improved to 5–1 and earned its first road victory of the season, with Tatum adding seven assists and four rebounds.
Tatum made 15 of his 17 free throws, matching Orlando’s entire total of made foul shots. He finished with eight baskets on 19 attempts, including one three, and blocked two shots. Boston won despite making only 12 of its 44 attempts from beyond the arc.
Paul George supplied 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds, along with two steals and two blocks. Late in the fourth quarter, Tatum found George for a three that pushed the Celtics ahead 106–95 with 1:32 remaining, giving Boston a decisive cushion on the road.
Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva led Orlando with 23 points apiece. Black also grabbed eight rebounds, while da Silva made five threes and collected 10 rebounds. Desmond Bane scored 19, but the Magic could not turn those contributions into their first home victory.
Franz Wagner had 14 points, six rebounds and a career high 12 assists. His passing kept teammates involved, but he made only five of his 20 shots. Orlando committed 18 turnovers, which Boston converted into 21 points, according to the Magic’s official game report.
Boston received 12 points from Luka Garza and 10 from Baylor Scheierman off the bench. The Celtics recorded 29 assists and nine steals. They have produced at least 25 assists in every game this season, according to the team’s postgame report.
The Celtics visit Houston on Monday. Orlando, now 2–4, stays home to face Washington at 7:30 p.m. EST Monday, seeking a response after Sunday’s defeat. Both teams return to action with little time between games.
