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How to Watch Celtics at Magic: TV Channel, Live Stream and Start Time
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The Boston Celtics are beginning to look like one of the most dangerous teams in the Eastern Conference, and Sunday afternoon provides another opportunity to build on their impressive start. Boston travels to Florida to face the Orlando Magic at Kia Center, bringing a four-game winning streak into a game against an Orlando team looking to establish consistency.
The Celtics enter Sunday with a 4-1 record following Friday's 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Payton Pritchard scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and Paul George contributed 18 points and eight assists as Boston earned another convincing victory. The Celtics have scored at least 125 points in each of their last three games, demonstrating the offensive potential of their roster.
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Orlando, meanwhile, enters at 2-3 after an encouraging 121-114 road victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Desmond Bane scored 28 points, while Franz Wagner added 26 points and 11 assists. The Magic responded to a 30-point defeat against Toronto earlier in the week with a much more efficient offensive performance.
Sunday's game gives an interesting contrast between Boston's early-season momentum and Orlando's attempt to build on a much-needed win. With several talented scorers on both sides, the afternoon game could provide one of the weekend's more entertaining Eastern Conference games.
How to Watch Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
Day:Sunday
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Start Time:3:30 p.m. ET
Location:Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
TV Channels: NBC Sports Boston in the Boston market; MagicTV 27 (WRDQ) and WFTV Channel 9 in the Orlando market
Live Stream: NBC Sports Boston through eligible Peacock subscriptions or participating TV providers, DAZN in the Orlando market and NBA League Pass for eligible out-of-market viewers
Sunday's game is scheduled for regional coverage rather than a nationwide U.S. television broadcast. NBA League Pass provides an option for viewers outside the teams' local markets, subject to blackout restrictions.
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Boston's Offense Is Finding Its Rhythm
The Celtics have responded impressively since losing their season opener. Boston has won four consecutive games, including two victories over Chicago and a narrow win against Brooklyn.
Friday's performance against the Bulls demonstrated just how quickly the Celtics can take control of a game. Boston scored 44 points in the opening quarter, using a 38-16 run to establish an early advantage. The Celtics eventually built a lead as large as 32 points before finishing with a 14-point victory.
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Pritchard led the scoring with 30 points, while Tatum continued his strong opening week with 26. George also played an important role, contributing 18 points and eight assists. The combination gives Boston multiple players capable of creating offense, making it difficult for opposing defenses to concentrate on one scorer.
Boston's ability to move the ball and generate quality opportunities has been a major factor during its winning streak.
Orlando's Response Against Toronto Changes the Outlook
The Magic's latest victory was particularly encouraging because of how dramatically their performance improved. Orlando lost 129-99 against Toronto on Wednesday, struggling defensively and failing to keep pace offensively.
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Just two days later, the Magic returned to the same building and produced a much different result. Orlando defeated Toronto 121-114 on Friday, shooting 18-for-34 from three-point range after making just 10 of 35 attempts in the previous meeting.
Bane scored 28 points, Wagner added 26 and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 20. Anthony Black also delivered an impressive performance with 17 points and 10 assists.
The Magic reduced their turnovers from 20 in Wednesday's loss to 13 on Friday, demonstrating better offensive execution and ball security. That improvement will be particularly important against a Boston team capable of turning mistakes into quick scoring opportunities.
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Can Orlando Slow Down Boston's Winning Streak?
Sunday's game will test whether Orlando can carry its improved offensive execution into a difficult home contest.
Boston has several players capable of scoring from the perimeter and attacking defenses inside. The Magic will need to defend without allowing the Celtics to establish the kind of early rhythm they enjoyed against Chicago.
Orlando's ability to generate three-point opportunities could also become important.
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Friday demonstrated how dangerous the Magic can be when Bane, Wagner and their teammates are making shots from outside.
Boston, meanwhile, will attempt to extend its winning streak to five games and strengthen its position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. With both teams coming off victories and several prominent players performing well, Sunday's game provides an intriguing early-season test.
The Celtics and Magic tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
