After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, the Celtics look much better today on their home court. They are way out in front with a 96-76 lead over the Magic. The Celtics came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

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,

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BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis put together one of his finest performances of the season against the Magic Friday night. Yet, his potential availability for the Celtics ’ back-to-back matchup on Saturday against the Hawks may end up being the biggest story of the night.

The Boston Celtics are in a bit of a midseason slump, and with them, star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis is having one of his own as well. But both he and the Celtics have a plan to shake it off and get back to their winning ways,