Somewhere Red Auerbach is rolling over in his grave. The Celtics lost to the 3-12 Nets, 113-105, at home on Friday. The Celtics seek redemption. This game can't come soon enough for them. Sure Boston isn't the same team without Jayson Tatum, but losing to the lowly Nets at home is not acceptable. Orlando enters this matchup fat and happy following three consecutive home victories. The Magic, however, are below .500 on the road and are below average offensively. They also could be without their best player, forward Paolo Banchero, who has been out with a groin injury. Reliable guard Jalen Suggs also may be rested after playing 32 minutes in the Magic's, 133-121, victory against the Knicks on Saturday. Boston has taken great pride in its defense. The Celtics give up the second-fewest points in the NBA at 108.8 points per game and rank third in defensive field goal percentage. Take the Celtics.
