Orlando snapped a 14-game losing streak at Boston. The Magic had lost 10 in a row on the road overall since early December.

Irving sat out Boston’s previous game to rest a sore left shoulder. Despite his efforts, the Celtics dropped their season-worst third straight home game.

Evan Fournier added 19 and Aaron Gordon had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Magic.

Trailing 59-58 at halftime, Orlando outscored the Celtics 32-12 in the third quarter while shooting 60 percent. The Magic held Boston to four field goals, three by Irving, and led 90-71 after three.

Jayson Tatum sparked a fourth-quarter run by scoring seven of his nine points to draw the Celtics to 93-84, but both teams traded points and Orlando maintained control the rest of the way.

SURE SHOTS

Orlando shot 61 percent on a combined 27-of-44 in the second and third quarter. The Magic came into the game 14th in the NBA in field-goal percentage.

BENCH STRENGTH

Shelvin Mack and DJ Augustin combined for 20 as the Magic bench outscored the Celtics 38-8. Boston reserves shot 4-for-19 from the field.

TIP-INS

Magic: G Aaron Afflalo completed his two-game suspension and didn’t play … Nikola Vucevic missed his 12th game and is hoping to return after the All-Star break … Orlando made one of their first 16 shots in the fourth quarter.

Celtics: Marcus Morris (12) scored in double figures for his fourth straight game. Jaylen Brown added 17 for Boston.

UP NEXT

Magic: Host Sacramento on Tuesday night.

Celtics: Visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

By NBA News

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