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Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (Jan. 23, 2023): 3 Things To Watch ... (Orlando Magic Daily)

The Orlando Magic are set to get Jonathan Isaac back from a two-year absence for injury as they take on the Boston Celtics in a surprisingly good matchup.

The Celtics still have plenty to win most nights without him for a little while, even if they will need him for the Playoffs down the road. The Boston Celtics are like every team in the NBA. The Magic have an overall offensive rating of 111.2 points per 100 possessions (24th in the league). And the Magic are experiencing a really strong run of play at home. There are a lot of Boston and New England transplants in the area. Then you get to the fact the Magic have been a matchup nightmare for the Celtics for whatever reason. Although there is plenty of evidence that the slow playing of his return will make him more ready to contribute immediately, especially as he regains his stamina and awareness on the floor. 16; [Magic 95, Celtics 92](https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2022/12/18/orlando-magic-turn-heads-with-back-to-back-wins-over-boston-celtics/) in Boston on Dec. 22; [Magic 117, Celtics 109](https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2022/12/17/orlando-magic-game-awards-magic-awarded-an-impressive-victory-to-get-their-5th-straight/) in Boston on Dec. That will still present a tough front with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as two of the best scorers in the league. For the Orlando Magic, this is a night that has been a long time coming. And even with Celtics fans helping make this Monday night game a sellout, Isaac’s return is going to be a huge emotional lift for this team.

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NBA Odds: Celtics-Magic prediction, pick, how to watch (ClutchPoints)

The Boston Celtics visit the Orlando Magic. We continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Magic prediction, pick, and how to watch.

Banchero is the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year as he has -900 odds to take the award home. For as good as Banchero has been this season, his teammate Franz Wagner has carried the way of late. They held the Celtics to just 92 points in their last matchup – something they’ll need to replicate tonight if they want to cover as heavy home underdogs. He has a wide variance on a night-to-night basis, but is incredibly talented and posses a huge problem for Boston’s guards. That being said, the Magic have already beaten the Celtics twice and thus will need big games from their stars if they want to cover tonight. For the season, Tatum averages 31.2 PPG and 8.5 RPG. Offensively, the Magic are led by Rookie of the Year favorite Paolo Banchero. The Celtics have a great chance to cover tonight thanks to their elite offense. Over their last nine games, Brogdon averaged 18.7 PPG and three threes per game. The Celtics covered 44% of their games while 51% went under the projected point total. The Magic covered 56% of their games while 55% went over. The Celtics took the first game in Orlando but the Magic responded with two consecutive wins in Boston.

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Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

Analyzing Monday's Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Jonathan Isaac Will Make His NBA Return in Orlando Magic's Home ... (OrlandoMagic.com)

Isaac is expected to return to the floor from a devastating left knee injury when the Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics tonight at 7 p.m. ET. The No. 6 ...

After Boston spoiled Orlando’s home opener, the Magic earned two straight road victories against the Celtics, who currently possess the NBA’s best record (35-12). 6 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft missed both the entire 2020-21 and 21-22 seasons due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that was suffered on Aug. “Just how proud you are, how happy you are for him, and just how much he’s worked. While rehabbing at the end of last season, the 25-year-old suffered a minor right hamstring injury and underwent a small surgical procedure. After missing such an extended period of time, Isaac is expected to come off the bench and will be on a minutes restriction for the Magic’s matchup against the Celtics. The No.

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Jayson Tatum & Celtics vs. Magic: 3 Big Things to Watch (Sports Illustrated)

The East leading Boston Celtics (35-12) travel to Central Florida to take on the Orlando Magic (17-29) Monday night.

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Boston Celtics (35-12) at Orlando Magic (17-29) Game #48 1/23/23 (CelticsBlog)

Jayson Tatum (wrist) missed the Celtics game in Toronto on Saturday, but he is not on the current injury list and should play. Robert Williams (knee) is listed ...

Road Game and Fatigue - The Celtics are playing in the second game of a 3 game road trip. He is shooting 51.2% from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc. Some crews call the game tight and others let the teams play. He shot 37.3% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc. After playing shorthanded in a tough game against the Raptors and once again being shorthanded for this game, fatigue may set in. The Celtics at one time won games because they played harder than their opponents but this season, including the two Magic games in Boston, the Celtics have allowed other teams to play harder than them. He is shooting 49.2% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc. The Celtics are 1st in the East. He shot 37.7% from the field and 55% on 3’s against the Celtics. The Celtics are playing in the 2nd game of a 3 game road trip. The Magic then came into Boston and beat the Celtics in consecutive games 117-109 on 12/16 and 95-92 on 12/18. This is the first of back to back games for the Celtics.

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Celtics vs. Magic prediction, odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model simulated Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics 10000 times and revealed its best NBA picks today.

- Celtics vs. Boston is undeniably playing well but the Celtics had their last two wins come down to the final minute, leaving the door open for a competitive game. SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 222 combined points. The Celtics allow fewer than 49 points in the paint per game, a top-10 figure, and opponents are shooting only 53.3% inside the arc with 13.0 second-chance points per game against Boston. Boston is tremendous on offense, scoring more than 1.17 points per possession, and the Celtics rate in the top eight of the NBA in 2-point shooting, 3-point shooting, turnover prevention, and assists per game. Many of the betting trends point toward Orlando in this one. Magic](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230123_BOS@ORL/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. Here are several [NBA odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds/futures/) and betting lines for Magic vs. Before making any Magic vs. The model enters Week 14 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 45-20 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. [Malcolm Brogdon](/nba/players/1905262/malcolm-brogdon/) (personal), [Danilo Gallinari](/nba/players/1622533/danilo-gallinari/) (knee) and [Marcus Smart](/nba/players/2135563/marcus-smart/) (ankle) are out for Boston, while [Robert Williams III](/nba/players/2268547/robert-williams-iii/) (knee) is questionable. Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston as the 8-point road favorite in the latest Celtics vs.

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Magic's Jonathan Isaac set to make return Monday vs. Celtics | NBA ... (NBA.com)

Jonathan Isaac played three games for the Lakeland Magic in the G League, averaging 15.8 points while playing 17.7 minutes per game. Orlando Magic forward ...

Isaac tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while playing in the NBA’s bubble on Aug. 1, 2020, in a game at Washington. He missed the entire 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons and the first half of this season. His original left knee injury occurred Jan. He also underwent a surgical procedure on his right hamstring 10 months ago. He returned to play two games in the bubble before tearing his ACL.

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WATCH: Magic Fans Give Jonathan Isaac Standing Ovation in ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Orlando Magic and the NBA represent a constantly-in-motion thing ... and The Magic Insider, powered by Sports Illustrated, is here to chronicle it for ...

Young participated in practice and will play Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. 7, where Curry's status is up in the air. The third-year pro joins Portland Trail Blazers rookie Shaedon Sharpe in the field. The voting only determines starters, while coaches and players determine who makes up the reserves. In front of his home fans, the No. The Orlando Magic face the Warriors in San Francisco on Jan. The Lakers visit Orlando to play the Magic on Tuesday, Dec. at Amway Center. Houstan and the Lakeland Magic play again on Thursday in a rematch with the Skyforce. The NBA will take six frontcourt players in the Eastern Conference, which means Banchero is on the bubble to make the team. Magic rookie Caleb Houstan was assigned to the G League Monday to get some reps and minutes while Orlando was on a four-day break. In his final game with the Wizards, Hachimura scored 30 points in a win against the Orlando Magic.

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Paolo Banchero, Magic react to Jonathan Isaac's long-awaited return (The Rookie Wire)

Isaac had only played with three players currently on the Magic roster but that all changed on Monday.

To see him on the court after it has been so long and get the love from the fans and be able to get a couple of buckets, a steal and play the game was awesome to see.” I was the same way when someone else that was injured was coming back, I tried my best to be extremely happy for them and get in on everything that was going on. “I believe that I have my teammates’ respect for the way I’ve tried my best to walk out of these two years of being away,” Isaac said. “He has been a huge leader in the locker room for everybody, a positive voice — sending messages to the group chat all season. Much love to the Magic for sticking with me and the Magic fans were excited so (I) just tried to bottle all of that up in one moment. To prepare, Isaac appeared in three games with the Lakeland Magic in the G League. I thought he was great with the way he handled himself and, defensively, his ability to get after the ball. They have a tight bond together and that starts with Isaac, who is the second-longest tenured player on the team. He quickly went to work, scoring on a turnaround jumper 38 seconds later for his first points of the game. All of the people that were getting me back — the trainers, our coaches, my family, my church family and my faith. After several setbacks along the way, and some 904 days later, Isaac was cleared to suit up in a regular season game. Isaac stepped onto an NBA court with the Magic for the first since suffering a torn ACL in his left knee on Aug.

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Celtics And Magic Final Injury Reports And Starting Lineups (Sports Illustrated)

The Celtics have ruled out Robert Williams III, Marcus Smart, Danilo Gallinari and Malcom Brogdon. As for the Magic, they will be without Kevon Harris, Caleb ...

Over the last ten games, they have gone 4-6, and they are 11-12 in 23 games hosted in Orlando, Florida. They are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak and 17-7 in the 24 games they have played on the road away from Boston, Massachusetts. For the game, both teams have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups.

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