Celtics vs Magic Injury Updates Before NBA Cup Game
The Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic on Friday without several key players for their NBA Cup match at the Kia Center.
Celtics Injury Report
- Jayson Tatum remains sidelined after right Achilles repair.
- Xavier Tillman is out due to personal reasons.
- Two-way players Max Shulga and Amari Williams are also unavailable.
Boston currently holds a 4-5 overall record and leads East Group B with a 1-0 group record. The team is heavily relying on Jaylen Brown, who is averaging 27.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists across nine games.
Magic Injury and Player Status
- Moritz Wagner is recovering from a left knee injury.
Orlando holds a 3-5 record and will play its first game in East Group B. Paolo Banchero leads the team with 23.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, supported by Franz Wagner’s consistent 22 points and 5.5 rebounds averages.
Recent Team Performances
Boston has struggled recently, losing two of their past three games, including a close 103-105 loss to Utah. The Magic come off a 112-127 defeat in Atlanta. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, making this game unpredictable despite Boston’s better position in the group.
| Team | Road Record |
|---|---|
| Celtics | 2-2 |
| Magic | 2-3 |
Friday’s game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando.
“Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over nine games this season.”
“Paolo Banchero has been the team’s scoring leader, posting 23.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.”
Summary: Both the Celtics and Magic approach Friday’s matchup with notable absences and recent inconsistency, setting the stage for an unpredictable NBA Cup game.