The 22-8 Boston Celtics get a chance to right the ship against the last team to knock them on their collective posteriors on Sunday afternoon as they host the 10-20 Orlando Magic for the second time in three days on the back end of a home-and-home series. And Boston should be properly motivated after the spanking an inferior if rising Magic squad handed them on Friday evening.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play in it.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (personal reasons), and Danilo Gallinari (ACL) are listed as out.
For the Magic, Wendell Carter, Jr. (plantar fascia), Gary Harris (hamstring), Jonathan Isaac (knee), Chuma Okeke (knee), and Jalen Suggs (ankle) are all out as well.
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Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Derrick White
- Grant Williams
- Al Horford
Orlando Magic
- Markelle Fultz
- Franz Wagner
- Paolo Banchero
- Bol Bol
- Mo Wagner
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How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 12/18/22
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Boston Sports
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