The Boston Celtics took care of business at home against the visiting Orlando Magic, cruising to a 121-94 win. Boston improves to 29-12 on the season with the result. The Celtics came into Friday's game on something of a skid,

After Wednesday's loss at Milwaukee, Magic players pointed to an atypical lack of energy at the root of the rout. At Friday's shootaround, second-year guard Anthony Black said games like this one with the Celtics are the ones "hoopers get up for."

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Paolo Banchero’s return to the lineup for Orlando was supposed to take them from overachievers to contenders. That is a work in progress. The Magic have lost four of their last six. They lost most recently 122-93 Wednesday in Milwaukee. Boston was upset Wednesday in Toronto. The Raptors knocked off the defending champs 110-97.

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Boston looks to capitalize on a much-needed breath of fresh air following an assertive win over the Orlando Magic.

Boston has struggled from motivation and a lack of continuity. Will they right the ship vs. a banged-up Magic?

Amid their worst stretch of the season, the Celtics will try to regain their early-season form against the Magic.

Fans made the trek from Maine to see Cooper Flagg and Duke beat Boston College on Saturday night; Flagg finished with 28 points, five rebounds and four assists.