On December 18th, Phiplippines time, the NBA regular season continued. In this game, the Magic went to Boston to challenge the Celtics. Banqueiro scored 19 points in the first quarter and was in hot form with 26 points in the half. In the last quarter, the two teams began to show off their power. Brown scored 17 consecutive three-pointers in a single quarter. Tatum sealed the victory with consecutive singles. The score was finally settled at 97-114. The Celtics remain undefeated at home.
For the Magic: Banqueiro had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Suggs had 13 points and 5 rebounds, and Wagner Jr. had 8 points and 8 rebounds. Celtics: Jaylen Brown had 31 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Tatum had 23 points and 8 rebounds, and Porzingis had 15 points and 10 rebounds.