Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94. With freshman star Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates in the stands, Tatum, a former Blue Devils standout, went 12 of 21 from the floor to help Boston break out of a recent shooting slump.

Jayson Tatum was asked if Brandon Jennings calling him soft or Scottie Barnes clapping in his face made him want to play more angry.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics needed a big win in a big way, and they got one against the Magic on Friday, claiming a 121-94 victory.

The Celtics made 17 3-pointers against the Magic on Friday night. Orlando ended with just 5. The long-range game was the difference.

Cole Anthony led Orlando with 23 points ... the Magic 30-22 in the period to take control. Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, is fouled by Orlando Magic's Anthony Black, right, while driving ...

Jaylen Brown added 20.Cole Anthony led Orlando with 23 points, and Paolo Banchero scored 21. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94 on Friday night.

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been named a starter for the Eastern Conference at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game

NBA Best Prop Bets Today ✔️ Ballislife Bets top NBA prop bets and odds for the NBA games ✔️ Get the best props for Thursday, January

A blowout loss to the Celtics should have the Warriors considering the path Boston took to become the powerhouse it is today.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

The defending NBA Champions are on the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday, Jan. 18 when the Atlanta Hawks visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston.