Celtics Beat Magic 108-97 as Tatum Scores 32 in Orlando

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 at Kia Center in Orlando on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Boston closed the game on an 11-4 run after Orlando pulled within four points late in the fourth quarter, and the win was the Celtics' fifth in a row.

Tatum takes over late

Tatum finished with 32 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in 34 minutes. He shot 8 of 19 from the field and 15 of 17 from the free throw line, and he hit multiple big shots in the fourth quarter as Orlando pressed. His assist on a Paul George three pointer made it 106-95 with 1:32 remaining, a basket that settled the game.

George gave Boston a second playmaker all night. He finished with 17 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in the Celtics' first road win of the season.

How the game flowed

Boston led from early on without ever breaking clear. The Celtics took the first quarter 24-23, won the second 31-27 and reached halftime ahead 55-50. Orlando edged the third quarter 24-22 to stay within reach, and the Magic were still within four points with under four minutes left. Boston answered with the 11-4 closing run and took the fourth quarter 31-23.

Orlando fights short-handed

Orlando played without guard Jalen Suggs, who is out with a bone bruise. Anthony Black scored 23 points with 8 rebounds for the Magic, and Tristan da Silva also scored 23 points, hitting 5 three pointers on 9 of 14 shooting to keep Orlando close.

Turnovers decided the margin. Orlando committed 18 turnovers to Boston's 13, and the Celtics scored 21 points off those turnovers.

What it means

The win was Boston's fifth in a row, tying the Celtics' longest winning streak from last season. Boston improves to 5-1, and Orlando falls to 2-4. Boston plays at the 6-1 Houston Rockets on Monday night, November 2. Orlando hosts the Washington Wizards on Monday, with tip set for 7:30 PM ET.

By the numbers

Boston's edge came at the line and off mistakes. Tatum alone made 15 free throws, two more than the margin in the turnover count, and Boston turned Orlando's 18 turnovers into 21 points. Da Silva's 5 three pointers matched the Magic's fight, but Orlando never led the closing stretch, and the final score, 108-97, reflects Boston's control of the last four minutes.