Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, right, dunks against Orlando Magic's Cole Anthony (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Boston.

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, right, dunks against Orlando Magic's Cole Anthony (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)


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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94. With freshman star Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates in the stands, Tatum, a former Blue Devils standout, went 12 of 21 from the floor to help Boston break out of a recent shooting slump. Boston shot a season-best 61% in the first half and took a 12-point lead into halftime. The Celtics shot 53% on the night, including 46% from 3-point range, and led by 27 in the second half. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Jaylen Brown added 20. Cole Anthony led Orlando with 23 points, and Paolo Banchero scored 21.

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