Celtics Begin Three-Game Road Trip Against Magic
The Boston Celtics start a three-game road trip on Friday night, facing the Orlando Magic in the first of two back-to-back meetings. The game tips off at 7 p.m. at the Kia Center in Orlando and is part of the NBA Cup Group B competition, unlike Sunday's matchup.
Recent Team Performance
- The Celtics recently defeated Washington 136-107 but have lost two of their last three games overall.
- Orlando struggles as well, having lost five of their last seven contests, including a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday.
Player Availability
- Xavier Tillman will miss the game for the Celtics due to personal reasons.
- Moritz Wagner of Orlando will also be sidelined with a knee injury.
Game Details and Statistics
Kickoff at the Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m.
- Over/under stats for recent games vary: 4-5 in the last 10 Celtics games, 4-6 in overall recent performances.
- Season records stand at 3-5 for Celtics and varying over/under results around 4-4 and 3-7.
“Friday’s game is an NBA Cup Group B game, while Sunday’s contest is not.”
Author’s summary: The Celtics enter a challenging road trip against the Magic with key players sidelined and both teams struggling to find consistent wins.