The Boston Celtics improved to 9-8 on the season so far with a 138-129 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic at TD Garden on Sunday (Nov. 23) evening. Huge scoring outbursts from Boston's bench players were instrumental in securing the win, with three reserve players (Sam Hauser, 14 points, Josh Minott, 16 points, and Anfernee Simons, 23 points) scoring in double figures.
Despite losing the battle of the boards 44-37, the Celtics opened up as much as a 26-point lead, only to see the Magic storm back in the game's final frame as Orlando's deep bench started to get hot. Ultimately the Magic just did not have enough healthy bodies to take on Boston, the Celtics holding them off for the win.
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Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) gets fouled by Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones (2) defends Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) lays the ball in the basket during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives to the basket while Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) is congratulated by guard Derrick White (9) after a basket during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) controls the ball while Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) shoots the ball while Boston Celtics forward Chris Boucher (99) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesListen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics escape late Orlando Magic push, win 138-129 (PHOTOS)
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