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Celtics lead wire-to-wire, knock off Cavaliers 116-107

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Celtics beat Magic 128-111, remain unbeaten in Boston for the season

Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard added 21 off the bench and the Celtics remained unbeaten in Boston this season with a 128-111 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamar Stevens - Starting FridayStevens will start Friday's game against the Magic.

ImpactWith Al Horford (rest), Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Luke Kornet (thigh) all sidelined, Stevens will draw the start at center. On Thursday, Stevens played nine minutes during a 116-107 win over Cleveland, totaling four points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Officially ruled outPorzingis (calf) won't play in Friday's game versus the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

ImpactPorzingis has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to left calf tightness. With Al Horford (rest) out, Neemias Queta is left as Boston's only healthy big man. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Orlando.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Luke Kornet - Will miss one weekKornet (thigh) said Friday that he'll miss about a week, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

ImpactKornet missed Thursday's win over the Cavaliers and was already ruled out for Friday's contest against the Magic. The backup big man is now slated to miss at least a handful of contests, opening up playing time for Neemias Queta, Lamar Stevens and Oshae Brissett.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown - Will play FridayBrown (knee) will play Friday against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

ImpactDespite being listed with an ankle injury and then a knee injury, Brown will play in both halves of the Celtics' current back-to-back set. On Thursday, Brown tallied 22 points (10-20 FG), five rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 36 minutes during a 116-107 win over the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome - Won't play against AtlantaJerome (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

ImpactJerome's absence streak will extend to 24 games Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. He remains out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Dalano Banton - Ruled out for FridayBanton has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.

ImpactBanton fell out of the Celtics' rotation over the past few matchups, and he'll be unable to suit up Friday due to his illness. His next chance to return will be in a rematch against Orlando on Sunday, but his absence shouldn't significantly impact Boston's game plan.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE