Even with four-time All-NBA power forward Jayson Tatum a late scratch due to illness, the Boston Celtics had their chances to beat the injury-plagued Orlando Magic on Monday night. Read More: Boston Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Reveals Details About Jayson Tatum's Surprise Illness Instead,
The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics suffered their seventh loss of the 2024-2025 season on Monday, when they fell to the Magic in Orlando by a 108-104 final score. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was dropped from the Celtics lineup unexpectedly minutes before the tipoff,
Joe Mazzulla quickly shut down any notion that was the case.
During the latest episode of the Celtics Chronicle podcast, hosts Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese broke down the Celtics struggles. They discussed Boston's lack of true creators and why the team is so much better with Tatum in the rotation. They also gave credit to the Magic, who continue to find ways to win despite being riddled with injuries.
Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit for a 108-104 victory over the Boston Celtics, who were missing Jayson Tatum because of an illness.
the Orlando Magic have their eyes set on achieving another amazing feat before the holiday break. The shorthanded Magic (18-12) are looking to stack another memorable win under their Christmas tree when they take on the defending champion Boston Celtics ...
Jayson Tatum returned to the floor Wednesday night for the Celtics after an illness sidelined him unexpectedly Monday.
The Celtics have won three of their last four and six of nine in December, and have matchups against the Magic, 76ers, and Pacers on the schedule in the next seven days.
Host Orlando ramped up its defense in the third quarter, the Celtics couldn’t even get off consistent 3-pointers, and then Boston's late rally fell short.
Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are all questionable for the Celtics' Christmas Day matchup against the Sixers.
The Magic are still dangerous enough that the Celtics will need to avoid playing down to their opponent if they don't want a surprise.