Celtics star Jaylen Brown hit a 17-foot jumpshot to put Boston ahead by 1 point, 96-95, against the Magic halfway through the fourth quarter of Friday’s NBA Cup game at Kia Center.
Orlando had a decision to make.
Would Jamahl Mosley‘s squad allow the Celtics to steal one on the road or would it tighten up on both ends of the floor to capture a much-needed home victory?
Orlando opted for the latter when it outscored Boston 28-14 over the course of the final 5:45 to win 123-110 behind a team-high 27 points from forward Franz Wagner.