Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds, More

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

Jeremy Brener | Dec 17, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic eyes revenge this afternoon when it faces the Boston Celtics for the second time in as many games.

The Magic was torched by the Celtics 128-111 on Friday night, evening the season series at one game apiece. Orlando won the first meeting on Nov. 24 at home, and now the team will look to give Boston its first home loss of the season.

The Celtics are 13-0 at home this season and remain the only team in the NBA that hasn't lost in front of their fans this year.

In order for the Magic to get back on track, the team must limit turnovers. Orlando coughed up the ball 21 times in Friday's loss, a number that makes it very hard to win basketball games against any team, let alone the best in the Eastern Conference.

Dec 15, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to shoot during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Celtics Broadcast Information

Date: Sunday, December 17
Time: 3:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook here

Magic vs. Cavaliers Injury Report

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
SG Jalen Suggs (QUESTIONABLE - hand)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - hand)
SG Kevon Harris (OUT - coach's decision)

Boston Celtics

C Luke Kornet (QUESTIONABLE - groin)
C Kristaps Porzingis (QUESTIONABLE - calf)

Should the Magic Trade for Bojan Bogdanović?

Magic vs. Celtics Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Goga Bitadze

Boston Celtics

PG Jrue Holiday
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Jayson Tatum
C Kristaps Porzingis

Published Dec 17, 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.