Live updates: Celtics travel to Magic looking to stay unbeaten in NBA Cup

Live Updates: Celtics Visit Magic to Maintain NBA Cup Unbeaten Record

The Boston Celtics traveled to Orlando to face the Magic on Friday night, aiming to start 2-0 in group play of the 2025 NBA Cup. Despite strong efforts from Jaylen Brown and Anfernee Simons in the second half, Boston fell short as Orlando outplayed them down the stretch for a 123-110 win at the Kia Center.

Game Summary

This marked Boston's first loss in Group B of the tournament, dropping their record to 1-1. Upcoming games include matchups against the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets later this month.

Key Performers

Game Flow

Orlando jumped out to a 16-point lead midway through the first quarter thanks to a hot offensive start. The Magic shot 49% from the field and 50% from three-point range (9-for-18) in the first half.

Boston fought back with improved defense in the second and third quarters, and Simons’ basket in the fourth gave the Celtics their first lead since early in the first quarter. However, Orlando answered with a decisive 28-14 run in the last six minutes to seal the victory.

"Orlando made more plays in crunch time and earned a 123-110 victory against the Boston Celtics."

Find more details in our full Celtics-Magic recap.

Author’s summary: The Celtics showed resilience but fell to the Magic 123-110, losing their undefeated streak in the NBA Cup group stage despite strong second-half performances from Brown and Simons.

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