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The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics do battle for the second time this season Friday evening. Tipoff between the two Eastern Conference foes is at 7 p.m. ET from TD Garden. Each team will be looking to bounce back after uncharacteristic losses.
Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner again placed in the top 10 of All-Star fan voting returns on Thursday, but their standing changed.
the Orlando Magic have found ways to remain competitive. Jamahl Mosley's team has fought tooth and nail to remain in the playoff picture and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando Magic (23-19, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (28-12, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boston has struggled from motivation and a lack of continuity. Will they right the ship vs. a banged-up Magic?
Milwaukee turned in a well-balanced performance at home to pass Orlando and take over fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.
Amid their worst stretch of the season, the Celtics will try to regain their early-season form against the Magic.