Magic star Paolo Banchero opened up about facing the Celtics and Jayson Tatum ahead of their Friday night clash.

The Celtics made 17 3-pointers against the Magic on Friday night. Orlando ended with just 5. The long-range game was the difference.

Paolo Banchero couldn’t pinpoint an exact reason for the lack of energy at Milwaukee but said Orlando has to “shake it off” to rebound.

The Duke Blue Devils made their way to Boston to take on the Boston College Eagles, and on their off-day, they watched some NBA action.

Following the game against the Boston Celtics on Friday, Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero mentioned seeing Duke standout Cooper Flagg in attendance.

Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa were at TD Garden for the Celtics-Magic game Friday night. The New England natives saw the Celtics win handily.

Before Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr were Orlando Magic teammates or Jayson Tatum was opposition on the Boston Celtics, the trio was already a p

The defending NBA champions return home after four against on the road against Western Conference opponents for a matchup on Monday, Jan. 27 that sees the Houston Rockets going against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

A week before the NBA's trade deadline, USA TODAY Sports looks at where teams stand and their chances of winning the title:

Analyzing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Facing the defending champion Boston Celtics, the Magic say they are 'getting up' for Friday's national TV bout.

It was a big game for the Celtics’ stars. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 23, and Jaylen Brown had 20.