Team Comparison:
The Orlando Magic hold a 29-20 record against other Eastern Conference teams. Despite that, they rank last in the conference in assists per game, with an average of 22.9, led by Franz Wagner’s 4.8 assists per contest.
Boston has performed strongly in conference play, boasting a 37-12 record. The Celtics have also fared well in tight games, going 8-3 in matchups decided by a single possession.
Orlando is hitting 44.4% of its field goals this season, slightly below the 45.3% shooting percentage that Boston typically allows. The Celtics are averaging 116.9 points per game, outpacing the Magic’s defensive average of 105.7 by 11.2 points.
Key Players:
Franz Wagner leads the Magic with averages of 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Paolo Banchero has been in top form lately, posting 29.8 points per game over the last 10 outings.
For Boston, Derrick White contributes 16.4 points and 4.7 assists per game. Jayson Tatum is averaging 20.6 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 44.3% over his last 10 games.
Recent Form (Last 10 Games):
Magic: 7-3 record, averaging 110.1 points, 44.5 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 8.4 steals, and 5.2 blocks per game, with a 46.4% shooting rate. They’ve held opponents to 103.3 points per game.
Celtics: 9-1 record, putting up 120.2 points, 47.9 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 6.0 steals, and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. Opponents have scored 106.0 points on average.
Injury Report:
Magic: Jalen Suggs (quad) and Moritz Wagner (knee) are both out for the season.
Celtics: Al Horford is listed as day-to-day with a knee issue.
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