The big picture

Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.

Boston Celtics are 11–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.5 points for and 106 against.

Orlando Magic are 5–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 115.7 against.

Form

Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.

Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.

Orlando Magic have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 111 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 69, Orlando Magic 42.

Last time out (2026-27), Boston Celtics won 108–97 at Kia Center.

Boston Celtics have won the last four against Orlando Magic.

Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 36 points in 2020-21 (132–96).

Players to watch

For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (26.5 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (17.5 points a game, 55 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (19.7 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (17 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).

At TD Garden

Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 22 at TD Garden.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.