The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 108-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, November 1.
Jayson Tatum led the charge with 32 points—including 15 from the free-throw line—despite briefly leaving the game in the first quarter after cutting the back of his head in a collision with Orlando’s Jamal Cain.
Paul George added 17 points for Boston (5-1), sealing the win with a crucial 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining. The Celtics also received key defensive stops from Neemias Queta in the final minutes and balanced scoring from Luka Garza (12 points) and Baylor Scheierman (10).
The Magic (2-4) played without Paolo Banchero, who missed his fourth consecutive game due to a high-ankle sprain. Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva each scored 23 points for Orlando, while Franz Wagner contributed 14 points and a career-high 12 assists.
Despite erasing a 15-point deficit to tie the game at 79 early in the fourth quarter, Orlando ultimately fell to 0-3 at home.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic delivered another historic performance, recording 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists, and five steals to lead the Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Doncic connected on eight 3-pointers, reaching the 37-point mark for the fourth straight game and notching his 20th career 40-point game with the Lakers. Austin Reaves chipped in 19 points, and Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
First-round draft pick Cameron Carr also made his long-awaited NBA debut for Los Angeles after recovering from an oblique injury.
The Raptors (3-4) were led by Scottie Barnes with 29 points and RJ Barrett with 22. Toronto mounted a furious late-game rally against the Lakers’ reserves in the final minutes, trimming a 16-point deficit down to five before Los Angeles brought its starters back to secure the win.
Toronto played without Kawhi Leonard, who missed his fourth straight game due to a knee injury.