Tatum, Celtics Pull Away Late to Beat Magic Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla. (Interstat) — Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, including 15 free throws, and Paul George added 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 Sunday at Kia Center. George made a 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining to give Boston an 11-point lead, and Neemias Queta had two critical blocks in the final two minutes. Boston (5-1) won its fifth straight. Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva each scored 23 for Orlando (2-4), which fell to 0-3 at home. Franz Wagner added 14 points and a career-high 12 assists. Boston shot 37 of 84 from the floor, 12 of 44 from 3-point range and 22 of 26 from the line. Orlando shot 34 of 81 overall, 14 of 39 from deep and 15 of 19 at the line. The Celtics had 14 offensive rebounds, seven blocks and 12 turnovers, while the Magic had 13 offensive rebounds, two blocks and 16 turnovers. Attendance was 18,236.