The Boston Celtics couldn’t get it done against the visiting Orlando Magic Friday night, losing 117-109 and posting just the third home loss of the season for the club. The crowd was buzzing early with anticipation as Robert Williams III returned from injury, but unfortunately, the Celtics simply couldn’t get into gear.
Jayson Tatum finished with 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, but he disappeared for long stretches of the game. Overall Boston’s offense was clunky, and the defense uncharacteristically sloppy. Williams’ return was the headline, and despite the loss there were a few key takeaways from the game. Boston will get a chance for revenge soon enough with another game against Orlando this Sunday at TD Garden.
