The suddenly-hot Boston Celtics will shoot for three consecutive victories Friday night when they welcome the Orlando Magic to TD Bank Garden.
The Boston Celtics have played well over their last five games, outside of a disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic last weekend.
Orlando may not like its chances of duplicating that feat thanks to its road woes and recent problems in Boston.
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The C's have won two straight, four of five and 11 of the last 17. Boston is very much alive in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference, just 1 1/2 games out of the eighth seed, currently held by the Miami Heat.
On Wednesday, the Celtics picked up a signature victory, a 95-92 home triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies.
What made Wednesday's victory all the more impressive was that Isaiah Thomas missed the game with an ailing back and elbow. He's not expected to play Friday, or Saturday.
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The Magic have lost two in a row and nine straight on the road. Orlando's last victory as the visitor came on Jan. 12 in Chicago.
The skids were extended on Wednesday thanks to a 97-91 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Nikola Vucevic ended with 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Magic, while Tobias Harris scored 17 points and Elfrid Payton and Victor Oladipo each tallied 14 points.
Milwaukee's Michael Carter-Williams sank a pair of free throws to break a 91-91 tie. After Harris missed a layup at the other end, Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down a dunk. Khris Middleton added two free throws following a missed 3- pointer by Harris.
The final frame had seven lead changes and two ties.
The teams split two meetings this season with the host prevailing each time. Including the postseason, the Celtics have won nine straight against Orlando in Boston.
The Magic have dropped a season-high nine straight on the road and eight in a row at the TD Garden heading into Friday night's matchup against a Celtics.
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