Celtics vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report

The Orlando Magic hosts the Boston Celtics tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 23, 2023

Celtics vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report /

The Orlando Magic (17-29) returns to town to face the NBA-best Boston Celtics (35-12).

But the Magic will get another big return Monday night. Jonathan Isaac is active and is expected to play on a minutes restriction for the first time since Aug. 2, 2020 ... 904 days ago.

With Isaac back, the Magic's depth continues to grow and its ability to defend. Isaac was a plus-defender before his major injuries and is expected to contribute the most in that category.

The Magic is also looking for the season series win over the Celtics after it won both meetings in Boston back in December. The Celtics won the first meeting in the Magic home opener on Oct. 22 and hope to repeat that result again this evening.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Celtics vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Monday, Jan. 22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Celtics vs. Magic Injury Report

Boston Celtics

Robert Williams (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
Jayson Tatum (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)
Marcus Smart (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Orlando Magic

Chuma Okeke (OUT - knee)

Celtics vs. Magic Projected Starters

Boston Celtics

PG Marcus Smart
SG Jaylen Brown
SF Jayson Tatum
PF Al Horford
C Robert Williams

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz
SG Gary Harris
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

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Published Jan 23, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.