Boston Celtics 108, Orlando Magic 97
NBA · 2026-11-01 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Orlando Magic 108–97 on 2026-11-01 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:58 swung win probability 3% → 37%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 24 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 108 |
| Orlando Magic | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:58 swung win probability 3% → 37%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q4 23-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 8:16 (win probability 33% → 4% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q3 8:16 | 33% → 4% |
| Orlando Magic | 12–0 | Q3 3:58 | 3% → 37% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q4 3:59 | 0% → 11% |