Jayson Tatum scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory.
Tatum made 8 of 19 shots and went 15 for 17 at the free-throw line. He also had seven assists. Paul George added 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists for Boston.
Orlando received 23 points each from Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black. Desmond Bane scored 19, while Franz Wagner finished with 14 points and a career-high 12 assists.
The Magic led by nine early, but Boston recovered to take a 24-23 lead after the first quarter and a 55-50 advantage into halftime. The Celtics then scored the first nine points of the second half to create a 15-point margin.
Orlando answered and tied the game at 72 late in the third quarter. Boston led 77-74 entering the fourth, then took control after another tie at 79 by producing an 18-6 run.
The Magic cut the lead to four with just under four minutes left. Paul George’s 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining restored an 11-point margin, and Neemias Queta contributed two important late blocks.
Boston improved to 5-1. Orlando fell to 2-4 and remained winless in three home games.
Sources: - Reuters, “Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics Past Magic for Fifth Straight Win,” Nov. 1, 2026 - Associated Press via CBS Sports, “Jayson Tatum Scores 32 as Celtics Top Magic for Fifth Straight Win,” Nov. 1, 2026