The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics do battle for the second time this season Friday evening. Tipoff between the two Eastern Conference foes is at 7 p.m. ET from TD Garden. Each team will be looking to bounce back after uncharacteristic losses.

Boston has struggled from motivation and a lack of continuity. Will they right the ship vs. a banged-up Magic?

Paolo Banchero’s return to the lineup for Orlando was supposed to take them from overachievers to contenders. That is a work in progress. The Magic have lost four of their last six. They lost most recently 122-93 Wednesday in Milwaukee. Boston was upset Wednesday in Toronto. The Raptors knocked off the defending champs 110-97.

The Boston Celtics (28-12) play Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic (23-19) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM ET.In their last time out, the Celtics lost

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After a tough loss on the road their last time out, the Celtics look much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 35-28 lead against the Magic. The Celtics came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

The Orlando Magic play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Orlando Magic are spending $6,587,662 per win while the Boston Celtics are spending $7,108,001 per win. Game Ti