Orlando Magic 129, Boston Celtics 138
NBA · 2025-11-23 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Orlando Magic 138–129 on 2025-11-23 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:57 swung win probability 51% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 27 | 30 | 32 | 40 | 129 |
| Boston Celtics | 32 | 48 | 30 | 28 | 138 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:57 swung win probability 51% → 80%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q2 30-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 4:57 (win probability 51% → 80% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 4:57 | 51% → 80% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 6:36 | 68% → 91% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q4 6:25 | 100% → 100% |