The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will lock horns again in the second half of their two-tilt mini-series at TD Garden.
This will mark their third meeting this season after splitting the last two games. However, the most recent win was secured by the C’s during Friday night’s 128-111 victory.
With this victory, Boston snapped a four-game losing skid against the Magic while also improving their season record to 19-5.
The win was even more remarkable since the shorthanded C’s did it without a healthy Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, andBoston Celtics
However, after a humbling 17-point defeat, the Magic will look to avenge the previous game’s loss and gain the upper hand in the series. Will Kristaps Porzingis suit up tonight to help the Boston Celtics keep their four-game winning streak alive?
Good news for the Celtics since they won’t have to worry about frontcourt depth in tonight’s matchup. Kristaps Porzingis has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday’s rematch with the Magic.
He first sustained a calf injury earlier in the season on November 26, ironically, against the Orlando Magic, which cost him four games
After returning on December 8, he appeared in three games before being sidelined once again for Friday’s game against Orlando.
Moreover, Al Horford is also expected to return tonight after resting on Friday night.
However, Boston will miss the services of their backup center, Luke Kornet, who is battling a left adductor strain and is expected to take the court by the end of the month.
Moreover, Dalano Banton is a game-time decision due to a non-Covid-related illness.
