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The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 123–110 on November 7 at Kia Center, with Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane leading the way with 27 and 22 points respectively. Orlando's offense proved decisive, shooting 50 percent from the field and connecting on 17 three-pointers while maintaining a +123.4 offensive rating against Boston's 105.7. The Magic's fourth quarter was particularly dominant, outscoring Boston 39–30 in the final frame to seal the victory. Despite Jaylen Brown's team-high 32 points and Payton Pritchard's 27 off the bench, the Celtics could not overcome a balanced Orlando attack that distributed 28 assists on their 123 points. Boston shot 45.3 percent and made 13 threes but struggled defensively, allowing the Magic to dictate pace and space. The Celtics' 26 assists and slight turnover advantage (14 to Orlando's 15) proved insufficient against the home team's perimeter efficiency and fourth-quarter execution. This loss signals Boston may need defensive adjustments against high-volume three-point shooting teams moving forward.
