Tatum scores 32 as the Celtics beat the Magic 108-97 for a fifth straight win before a Monday test in Houston
Boston forced 16 turnovers and overcame a cold night from 3-point range. The Rockets, 6-1 and coached by Ime Udoka, host the Celtics at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday.
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Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and the Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 on Sunday, Nov. 1, for their fifth straight win. Boston improved to 5-1.
Tatum went 8-of-19 from the field and 15-of-17 at the free-throw line, with seven assists, four rebounds and two blocks, Yahoo Sports reported.
Box score highlights
| Celtics | Points |
|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 32 |
| Paul George | 17 |
| Derrick White | 12 |
| Luka Garza | 12 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 10 |
What stood out
- Defense: Boston forced 16 Orlando turnovers.
- Shooting: The Celtics made just 12 of 44 3-point attempts, 27%.
- Rebounding: Orlando won the boards 43-41, the fifth time in six games Boston has been outrebounded.
- Lineup: Mitchell Robinson sat out, the first game a rotation player has missed this season. Neemias Queta started at center and had 8 points and 9 rebounds.
The Celtics led 55-50 at halftime and opened the third quarter with a defensive run that pushed the lead to 10, NBC Sports Boston reported.
Next up
Boston plays at the Houston Rockets on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets are 6-1 after beating Oklahoma City 119-98 and are coached by former Celtics coach Ime Udoka.
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