Miami (AFP) – The Boston Celtics achieved their fifth consecutive victory this Sunday by beating the Orlando Magic 108-97 with 32 points from Jayson Tatum, while the Slovenian Luka Doncic closed the day scoring 45 for the Lakers against the Raptors.

First modification: 11/02/2026 - 11:25

Tatum, 28 years old and the Celtics' main figure, shot 42% (8/19), connecting on one of five long-distance attempts and visiting the free throw line 17 times, with just two misses.

"We have a great understanding that this is the NBA and all the opponents are complicated," Tatum said after the game.

"I try to stay aggressive, at first my shots weren't working but everything improved as the game developed."

The match was even in the overall balance until in the fourth quarter the Celtics managed to impose conditions from both sides of the floor, scoring 31 points and allowing 23 to the locals.

Although Paul George appears as the second best scorer with 17 points, the contribution of Luka Garza (12) and Baylor Scheierman (10) from the bench was significant in achieving the victory.

Spanish Hugo González, who started for the first time this season, added 14 minutes with a line of seven points, one rebound and two steals.

For the Magic, Brazilian Tristan Da Silva was the great figure with a double-double of 23 points and ten rebounds.

Orlando (2-4) suffers its third consecutive loss at home in tenth place in the Eastern Conference.

Doncic aims 45

The Los Angeles Lakers had no problems beating the Toronto Raptors 131-125, with 45 points from their main figure, Luka Doncic.

The Slovenian point guard connected on eight of his 12 attempts from the three-point line, coming one shy of tying his personal record of nine for the fifth time in his career.

"I just want to win every game," Doncic said. "We came out very aggressive and that was fundamental to achieving the result."

Additionally, he was 100% effective from the free throw line (13/13) and collected 15 rebounds.

Center Walker Kessler became the main ally and also built his own double-double, with 16 points and 15 rebounds, five of them offensive.

The Lakers, who are recovering after falling to the Golden State Warriors, are now preparing the visit of Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat, this Monday at the Cryptocom Arena (Los Angeles).

With Dominican flavor

For their part, the Golden State Warriors defeated the LA Clippers 124-112 with the Dominican Yaxel Lendeborg as the main figure with 37 points, six assists and four rebounds.

The first-year player had his best night in the NBA, in which he averaged 20 points and eight rebounds in his first six games.

"I try to take advantage of the spaces," Lendeborg said. "It's different than what I was used to at the college level but I'm adjusting."

"My last game was not good and I was looking forward to the opportunity to compete again and rediscover my game," he added.

The victory is particularly significant on a night in which Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were absent due to rest.

Golden State closes the week with a four-game winning streak after starting the season with three losses in a row.

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