Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics: Mar 18, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Home

Magic vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

How to Watch Magic vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, March 18, 20277:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: DAZN · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleSep 28, 2026
Jalen SuggsMagicGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Magic

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Celtics Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Celtics are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 3-1. The Celtics rank 8th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).

Magic vs Celtics Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 3-1

Previous meetings

Magic vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Magic 3 GPCeltics 4 GP
109.7#25
Points per game
119.8#8
116.3#18
Opponent points
111.8#13
45.1%#21
Field goal %
46.5%#11
32.2%#20
Three-point %
38.6%#5
73.4%#22
Free throw %
76.0%#15
43.7#17
Rebounds
44.3#16
27.0#11
Assists
27.5#8
7.7#21
Steals
9.0#15
4.3#19
Blocks
3.8#26
17.0#22
Turnovers
15.5#14

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0

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Magic vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Magic vs Celtics start?

The Orlando Magic play the Boston Celtics on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Magic vs Celtics on?

Local TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Magic and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Magic were 1-2 and the Celtics were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Magic vs Celtics?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jalen Suggs (Magic, out, knee); Jonathan Isaac (Magic, out, knee); Noah Penda (Magic, out, hamstring).

How did Magic vs Celtics go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Magic vs Celtics game?

The Celtics beat the Magic 113-108 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Magic vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Magic vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Magic and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.