Tristan da Silva scored 23 points as the top scorer for the Orlando Magic during a 108-97 defeat against the Boston Celtics, SPORT1 reported. The loss drops Orlando to two wins on the young NBA season while pushing the defending champion Celtics to a 5-1 record.
Tristan da Silva Sets the Pace in Florida
Playing against the reigning league champions, rookie forward Tristan da Silva delivered a standout performance for the Orlando Magic. The German national player notched 23 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and connected on five three-point attempts. His strongest stretch came during the third quarter, where he fueled a 15-point Orlando rally that leveled the score at 72-72 with three consecutive shots from behind the arc.
Franz Wagner Struggles from the Field Despite Assist Record
While da Silva carried the scoring load, teammate Franz Wagner faced a difficult shooting night. The world and European champion converted just 26 percent of his field goal attempts to finish with 14 points, SPORT1 noted. Despite his shooting struggles, Wagner set a new career high with 12 assists, distributing the ball effectively for Orlando’s offense even as his own shots failed to fall.
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Jayson Tatum and Boston Take Control in the Final Quarter
After Orlando erased the deficit in the third period, Boston reclaimed momentum in the final stanza. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum finished the contest with a game-high 32 points, steering the reigning champions through a decisive fourth quarter. The victory solidifies Boston near the top of the standings at 5-1, while highlighted areas of inconsistency leave Orlando searching for steady form at two wins.
