Boston has struggled from motivation and a lack of continuity. Will they right the ship vs. a banged-up Magic?

Where should we have the Boston Celtics among Eastern Conference contenders so far this season? The East is not exactly its best in the NBA's 2024-25 regular season, but there are a number of solid to shaky contenders in it. Among them, we can of course count the Celtics, and few among us would rule out the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Boston Celtics find themselves in a bit of a tenuous place this year, but doesn't have major mechanisms for adding depth. Sporting a respectable 28-12 recor

The Boston Celtics entered Friday with the shortest odds on the board (+200) to win the NBA championship at ESPN BET. But should the Celtics really be the favorite? Although the Celtics have played well overall this season,

The Celtics play at the TD Garden in Boston, which they share with the NHL's Boston Bruins. It's located in the heart of Boston, directly above the MBTA's North Station. Construction on TD Garden started in 1993. The arena opened its doors in 1995. It cost $160 million to build.

Which NBA teams are the biggest threat to keep the Boston Celtics from repeating as champs? In the league's Eastern Conference standings, the weaker of the two conferences this campaign, one could make a case for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and perhaps the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks if one squints hard enough.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (AP Photo/John Raoux)

BOSTON – The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics do battle for the second time this season Friday evening. Tipoff between the two Eastern Conference foes is at 7 p.m. ET from TD Garden. Each team will be looking to bounce back after uncharacteristic losses. But, one team will be much healthier when attempting to do so.

Amid their worst stretch of the season, the Celtics will try to regain their early-season form against the Magic.

Boston and Orlando will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. Friday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.