Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics: preview and player stats (Nov 16, 2026)
Regular season7:00 PM
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
TD Garden · Boston, MA
Head to head: Magic vs Celtics, series and next game
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Keel projection
How the projections do →Made before tip-off from the players available and the season so far; frozen at tip-off.
- Expected margin
- BOS by 9.4
| Net rating so far this season | +3.7 pts |
|---|---|
| Roster strength (Impact × minutes) | +2.4 pts |
| Roster strength, early-season weight | +0.6 pts |
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Matchup preview
This season before the game
Matchup odds
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Keel projection: BOS 77%How we project
Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
BOS
ORL24.4PointsBOS26.3
ORL9.3ReboundsBOS6.8
- ORL8.3AssistsBOS7.5
ORL1.8StealsBOS2.1
- ORL0.8BlocksBOS1.3
| ORL | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 5–7 | Record | 10–2 |
| Offense | ||
| −4.4, 21st in the league | Net rating | 2nd in the league, 11.4(better) |
| 107.4, 25th in the league | Offensive rating | 6th in the league, 116.3(better) |
| 100.0, 25th in the league | Pace | 28th in the league, 97.6 |
| 52.8, 19th in the league | eFG% | 9th in the league, 54.7(better) |
| 14.3, 27th in the league | TOV% | 15th in the league, 12.6(better) |
| 26.1, 19th in the league | OREB% | 6th in the league, 30.2(better) |
| 0.263, 24th in the league | FT rate | 21st in the league, 0.272(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 111.8, 16th in the league | Defensive rating | 3rd in the league, 104.9(better) |
| 54.5, 20th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 4th in the league, 50.4(better) |
| 12.9, 16th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 6th in the league, 14.1(better) |
| 75.7(better), 4th in the league | DREB% | 23rd in the league, 71.3 |
| 0.303, 21st in the league | Opp. FT rate | 15th in the league, 0.269(better) |
This season's meetings
Injury report
Orlando Magic
- Paolo BancheroOut· back Nov 22Report updated ·
Report note
Banchero is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Banchero left during Friday's loss against the Timberwolves due to an ankle injury, and follow-up tests have confirmed a high-ankle sprain for the fifth-year forward. With an extended absence expected, the Magic will have to rely more heavily on Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane offensively, and Tristan da Silva figures to be the top candidate to enter the Magic's starting lineup for as long as Banchero is sidelined.
- Jonathan IsaacOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
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Isaac (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento. Isaac has yet to make his 2026-27 debut while continuing his rehab from a left knee injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday in Utah.
- Noah PendaOut· back Nov 22Report updated ·
Report note
Penda (hamstring) is making progress but remains without a timetable to return to game action, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Penda suffered a partially torn hamstring in the preseason and can still be considered week-to-week moving forward. With the second-year forward and Paolo Banchero (ankle) both sidelined, Tristan da Silva and Jamal Cain should continue seeing increased minutes.
- Izaiyah NelsonOut· back Nov 18
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Team president Jeff Weltman said Monday that Nelson (ankle) remains about a month away from returning to the court after offseason surgery, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. With Nelson still in recovery mode from the left ankle surgery he underwent this summer, his path back to game action remains delayed for the early part of the season. The rookie big man is on a two-way contract with the Magic, so his short-term absence mainly affects his developmental timeline rather than Orlando's regular rotation.
Boston Celtics
- Devin CarterQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
- Amari WilliamsQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
- Chris Cenac Jr.QuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
- Dillon MitchellQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | 36.8 | 24.4 | 6.8 | 8.3 |
 Desmond Bane | 34.6 | 18.3 | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 32.7 | 13.5 | 9.3 | 1.1 |
| Anthony Black | 32.1 | 16.3 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
 Tristan Da Silva | 30.6 | 14.8 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 33.9 | 26.3 | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Paul George | 30.1 | 22.0 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
 Derrick White | 29.8 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 5.2 |
 Payton Pritchard | 27.3 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Neemias Queta | 22.6 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 1.8 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 |  | Won 107–99 | −9.5, did not cover | 223.5, went under |
| Nov 11 |  | Won 123–108 | −4.5, covered | 215.5, went over |
| Nov 10 |  | Won 107–100 | −5.5, covered | 222.5, went under |
| Nov 7 |  | Lost 119–126 | +7.5, covered | 219.5, went over |
| Nov 5 |  | Lost 104–117 | +1.5, did not cover | 222.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 |  | Won 98–93 | −4.5, covered | 215.5, went under |
| Nov 10 |  | Won 123–101 | −1.5, covered | 217.5, went over |
| Nov 8 | | Won 117–97 | −13.5, covered | 222.5, went under |
| Nov 6 |  | Won 119–80 | −10.5, covered | 209.5, went under |
| Nov 4 | | Won 109–102 | −11.5, did not cover | 222.5, went under |
Standings
Full standings
- Paolo BancheroORLOutCost −2.0 per 100
- Devin CarterBOSQuestionableCost −0.5 per 100
- Jonathan IsaacORLOutCost −0.3 per 100
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What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
ORL 0, BOS 1- Nov 1Boston Celtics 108, Orlando Magic 97
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