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Celtics Fall to Magic in Summer League Finale
19 Jul
Summary
- Boston Celtics lost to Orlando Magic 103-97 in their final Summer League game.
- Key players like Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell were inactive for Boston.
- The team committed 25 turnovers, significantly impacting the game's outcome.
The Boston Celtics concluded their Las Vegas Summer League campaign with a narrow 103-97 defeat against the Orlando Magic. This final game saw significant lead changes and ultimately resulted in a loss for the Celtics.
Head coach Amile Jefferson opted to provide more playing time for unsigned players on the roster, resulting in the absence of second-year forward Hugo Gonzalez and promising 2026 NBA Draft selections Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell.
This strategic decision, coupled with Boston committing 25 turnovers and facing a five-attempt deficit in the shot margin, proved detrimental to their performance against the Magic.
Despite the efforts of starters John Tonje, who scored 14 points, and Tucker DeVries with 11 points, the team could not secure a victory. Off the bench, Caleb Grill was the only prospective player to make a notable impact, contributing 18 points.
With this loss, the Sin City Celtics' participation in the annual exhibition series ends with a 3-2 record. The team will regroup and prepare for the NBA's 2026-27 preseason, expected to commence in late September or early October.
