The Boston Celtics (27 - 21) defeated the visiting Orlando Magic (20 - 25), 113 - 94, on Friday night at TD Garden. The Celtics won every quarter en route to their season - high fifth straight win. On the other hand the Magic's woes continue as their losing streak is now at eight games. The Magic were one game ahead of the Celtics before the new year, but since the calendar changed Orlando has gone 1 - 12, while Boston has steadily improved. The Celtics' bench was phenomenal, contributing 62 points to the victory. Marcus Smart and Kelly Olynyk both chipped in 16 points, while Evan Turner finished with 15 and Jonas Jerebko with 13, all off the bench. As for the starters, Jared Sullinger hit a double - double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Isaiah Thomas tallied 14 points and eight assists. As a team Boston shot a solid 50 percent from the field. Defense however has been the story for the Celtics, who have been forcing opponents to a league - leading average of 17 turnovers per game. They forced 16 turnovers in this win. The Magic struggled shooting, hitting only 40 percent of their field goals. They managed only 17 assists and gave up 16 turnovers against the gritty Boston defense. On the bright side, six players scored in double digits for Orlando. Nikola Vucevic was the high - point man with 14, along with eight rebounds and four assists, in 29 minutes. Aaron Gordon finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and two assists, in 26 minutes, while Shabazz Napier chipped in 13 points, three assists and two rebounds, in 17 minutes off the bench. This was the first of a home - and - home set between these two teams. They will face off again in Orlando on Sunday, where the Magic will look to end their losing streak.
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