It was always going to be an uphill battle for the Magic without three starters and three key reserves against the Celtics on Friday night. But on a night when Orlando was without Franz Wagner (return to competition reconditioning),

Boston and Orlando will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. Friday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.

The Celtics are looking to get out of a recent funk as they've played some tough basketball over the past few weeks.

It was a big game for the Celtics’ stars. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 23, and Jaylen Brown had 20.

Boston has struggled from motivation and a lack of continuity. Will they right the ship vs. a banged-up Magic?

Will All-Defensive Second Team Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs hit the hardwood on Friday in a rematch against the Boston Celtics? More Celtics: Boston St

The Orlando Magic faced the Boston Celtics again on Friday. A win by the Magic would give them the season series for just the third time in the last 10 years against the Celtics.

Boston Celtics (28-12, second in the Eastern Conference ... Conference with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.8. The Celtics are shooting 45.7% from the field ...

BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Boston and Orlando meet on ... with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.8. The Celtics are shooting 45.7% from the field this ...

January 18 - Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 30 points and Kristaps Porzingis finished with 23 to lead the Boston Celtics to ... Harris (hamstring strain), Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol ...

Magic vs. Celtics Odds, Prediction, & Best Player Prop Bets highlight a big-time Eastern Conference clash.

Andre Snellings breaks down Thursday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the nine-game slate.