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Jayson Tatum's 32, Paul George's 10 4th-Quarter Points Lead Boston Celtics to Win at Orlando
Tatum scored 15 free throws and Neemias Queta delivered late blocks as Boston extended its winning streak to five games.
On Sunday, Jayson Tatum scored 32 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, extending their winning streak to five games and securing their first road win of the season.
Facing a demanding November schedule with 12 of 16 games away from the Garden, the Celtics caught the Magic without All-Star Paolo Banchero and guard Jalen Suggs due to injuries.
Despite an injury scare after colliding with Jamal Cain late in the first quarter, Tatum made 15 of 17 free-throw attempts, while Paul George contributed 17 points and eight assists.
Boston's defense forced 18 turnovers while Neemias Queta provided critical blocks in the final minutes, and reserves Luka Garza and Baylor Scheierman scored in double figures off the bench.
The Celtics face the Houston Rockets on Monday night, with head coach Joe Mazzulla resting center Mitchell Robinson on the first leg of a back-to-back.
ORLANDO, Florida, USA (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 32 points — 15 of them from the free throw line — and Paul George added 17, while the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight match by imposing 108-97 on...