The Boston Celtics (27 - 36) held the Orlando Magic (21 - 45) to 38 second - half points in their 95 - 88 victory. Evan Turner led all scorers with a season - high 30 points on 12 - 20 shooting as the Celtics pull to within a game of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. The Celtics are riding a three - game winning streak with contributions from the entire roster. Without Isaiah Thomas, Phil Pressey recorded his third career double - double with 10 points and 10 assists. Avery Bradley was held to 10 points on 4 - of - 16 shooting, and Kelly Olynyk provided 13 points, five rebounds and three three - pointers off the bench in 20 minutes. Nikola Vucevic left briefly after a flagrant foul from Tyler Zeller opened up a gash on his forehead requiring eight stitches. Even though it’s a team game, Elfrid Payton bears some responsibility for the loss. He shot 4 - of - 15 from the free - throw line after the Celtics decided to intentionally foul him in the second half, accounting for 11 of the team’s 14 misses at the charity stripe. It wasn’t all bad for the rookie, who finished with 20 points, nine assists, five rebounds, one steal, one block and a career - high two three - pointers. The Celtics travel to Indiana on Saturday night take battle the Pacers in order to buffer their playoff chances. The Magic host the Cleveland Cavaliers for a quick one - game homestand Sunday.
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