The Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic on April 12 at TD Garden, with the Celtics missing key players ahead of the playoffs. The Celtics have a 55-26 record, while the Magic are 45-36 and on a five-game win streak.
We did it -- Game 82 of 82 for the Boston Celtics of the 2025-26 NBA regular season is nearly upon us. And it will take place between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic at Boston's home arena of TD Garden this Sunday (April 12) evening. In it, the Celtics will be suiting up without a number of key players snatching a bit of rest before the start of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
On the other end of the court, the Magic are going to be mostly healthy heading into this game, setting themselves up to steal a win from the surprise Eastern Conference ball club of the year. We expect a Magic win given the circumstances, but a Boston win is certainly not out of the question.
Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 55-26 record, which has them locked into second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Nov 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is fouled by Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is fouled by Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
The Magic are the owners of a 45-36 record and a five-game win streak, good enough for seventh place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the New Orleans Pelicans 144-118 at home.
Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) tries to steal the ball from Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) tries to steal the ball from Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Orlando beat the Chicago Bulls 127-103 on the road.
Injuries
For Boston, Jaylen Brown (tendinitis), Neemias Queta (toe), and Jayson Tatum (Achilles) are out and Sam Hauser (back), Payton Pritchard (foot), and Nikola Vucevic (finger) are doubtful.
Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) hangs on the rim after dunking the ball during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) hangs on the rim after dunking the ball during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
For Orlando, Jett Howard (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) are questionable.
Probable starting lineups - Celtics
Derrick White
Baylor Scheierman
Sam Hauser
Jordan Walsh
Luka Garza
Apr 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) goes to the basket in front of Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) goes to the basket in front of Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
