NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 126-120 grinding victory over Orlando
The Boston Celtics made the trip to the Amway Center Arena to play the Orlando Magic and likely Rookie of the Year candidate Paolo Banchero after a road win against the Miami Heat the night before. The Celtics ended their evening with a hard-fought win after a sloppy start and a cold-shooting night from star shooting guard Jaylen Brown and veteran point guard Marcus Smart, who combined to shoot 6-of-27 from the floor.
A 40-piece from superstar forward Jayson Tatum and Derrick White’s best game yet as a Celtic with 27 points got the job done against a scrappy and determined Magic squad trying their hardest not to lose on their home court.
Let’s take a look at what Celtics and NBA Twitter had to say about the game that got Boston to its first 3-0 start since its last era of contention.
First quarter
Cs came out like they had this in the bag before the whistle. Not a good sign.
— Dr. Justin Quinn (@justinquinnn) October 22, 2022
#Celtics bench angry Banchero didn't get called for a foul on that Tatum 3. #Magic
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 22, 2022
That was a nice inverted set. Vonleh doing the initial distributing and finishes with White getting a layup off the pass from Brown.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) October 22, 2022
Banchero not bashful at all. Celtics seeming to be in “dare” mode with him dribbling beyond the arc.
— Anchorage Man (@SethPartnow) October 22, 2022
Jayson Tatum cooking early 🔥 he’s got 12 points on 5/6, including a pair of 3s
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) October 22, 2022
Payton Pritchard set to check in for his first minutes of the regular season after this timeout.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) October 22, 2022
Good strip by Grant on Banchero and then some outstanding hustle by Kevon Harris. That's how you standout on a Two-Way deal.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) October 22, 2022
Second quarter
Luke Kornet making his season debut for Boston.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) October 22, 2022
Hauser coming in HOT! #BleedGreen
— Amina Smith (@aminajadeTV) October 22, 2022
Bol Bol is doing stuff for the Magic this year. He catches guys on closeouts from a ways away all the time. Jumpshot blocking machine so far.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) October 22, 2022
Tech on Wendell Carter, who talked more to Smart after that offensive foul. It was not a friendly conversation. #Celtics #Magic
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 22, 2022
I repeat:https://t.co/QcuwQDXmXC
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) October 23, 2022
Third quarter
The Celtics are off to a 10-3 run to begin the 3rd. Magic call timeout.
— Cody Taylor (@CodyTaylorNBA) October 23, 2022
Noah Vonleh has taken over the Daniel Theis role of picking up tough foul calls. #Celtics #Magic
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 23, 2022
Marcus Smart digging himself a deep hole with the 3-point shooting percentage to start the year. He's 2-of-17 on the year, 1-of-9 tonight.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) October 23, 2022
Old man Blake Griffin strips Banchero, (like looking at himself 12 years ago) and dives on the floor for a steal, leading to a #Celtics bucket.
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 23, 2022
Fourth quarter
Goes without saying Jayson Tatum’s been terrific tonight, but thank goodness for Derrick White and Grant Williams. #Celtics
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) October 23, 2022
Bol Bol revenge game
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) October 23, 2022
Joe Mazzulla wins the challenge. Celtics’ ball after reviewing the out of bounce called against Jaylen Brown
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) October 23, 2022
Rookie ref needs on-the-job training. Embarrassing.
— Mike Dynon ☘️🏀 (@MikeDynon) October 23, 2022
Did not think White had that in his bag. Wow!
— John Zannis (@John_Zannis) October 23, 2022
Jayson Tatum is gonna win MVP.
Bookmark this tweet.
— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) October 23, 2022
The Celtics move to 3-0 with a 126-120 win against Orlando. Not their best defensive game ever, but another big night for the offense.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) October 23, 2022
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