Celtics vs Magic same game parlay – Sun., Nov. 23
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Boston will be without at least four players in a rematch Sunday of its first-round playoff clash against the Magic.
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Today in Boston Celtics history: Bradley debuts; Ford 1st 4-point play; Naulls passes
Naulls was, with Bill Russell, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, and Tom Sanders, part of the first all-Black lineup in the history of North American pro sports in 1964, and a key part of three of Boston's titles in their golden age of dominance in the mid-1960s. He averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game with the Celtics -- rest in peace.
The Celtics dropped to 1-2 in an NBA Cup in Group B with the defeat, essentially eliminating them from advancing to the knockout round. They are back to .500 on the season with an 8-8 record. Boston gets one day off before hosting the Magic on Sunday night at TD Garden. Here are four takeaways from the Nets loss on Friday night:
Suddenly, the Knicks are one of the favorites and the Celtics are on a lower tier in the Eastern Conference. Things went according to (the new) script on Friday, when New York cruised to a 105-95 victory on in the second game of the season for both teams. It’s kind of amazing how this rivalry turned on a dime.
Boston Celtics (4-5, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (3-5, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup.