Orlando came out on fire. Boston went home with the win.
And somewhere in between, Paolo Banchero notched a triple-double in a losing effort – which tells you almost everything you need to know about how the Magic played on Sunday night.
The Celtics beat Orlando 113–108 at TD Garden on April 12, 2026, but the box score is messier than the final margin suggests.
The Magic outrebounded Boston 62–50. They scored more points in the paint. They even had more fast-break points (40 to 18). So how did they lose?
One quarter. That’s it.
Boston Celtics Vs Orlando Magic Match Player Stats
Here’s everything – full Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic match player stats, quarter scores, team numbers, and the story the numbers are actually telling.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic: Game Summary
- Date: April 12, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston
- Final Score: Boston Celtics 113 – Orlando Magic 108
This was a back-and-forth game for three quarters. Orlando led after the first, the teams split the second, and then Boston detonated in the third – outscoring the Magic 42–20 in a single period that effectively ended the contest.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 20 | 32 | 42 | 19 | 113 |
| Orlando Magic | 29 | 32 | 20 | 27 | 108 |
Orlando won the first quarter by 9 points. They matched Boston in the second.
Then Q3 happened – and the Magic’s entire early advantage was erased in 12 minutes.
Boston’s third quarter was one of the best single-period efforts you’ll see this late in the regular season.
They scored 42 points on what was ultimately 38% shooting for the game, which means the buckets came fast and came from everywhere.
Boston Celtics Player Stats
Baylor Scheierman — 30 PTS | 7 REB | 7 AST
The most productive Celtics player on the night.
Scheierman went 8-of-20 from the field, hit 6 three-pointers, and shot a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line.
He was the engine Boston needed when things got tight late. His +/- of +15 was the best on the team.
| Stat | Scheierman |
|---|---|
| Points | 30 |
| Rebounds | 7 |
| Assists | 7 |
| FG | 8/20 (40%) |
| 3PT | 6/14 (42.9%) |
| FT | 8/8 (100%) |
| +/- | +15 |
Luka Garza — 27 PTS | 12 REB | Double-Double
Garza was dominant in the paint. He shot 55.6% from the field (10-of-18), connected on half his three-point attempts (3-of-6), and grabbed 12 boards.
He’s a big reason Boston matched Orlando in the paint despite the rebounding deficit overall. His +/- was +13.
| Stat | Garza |
|---|---|
| Points | 27 |
| Rebounds | 12 |
| FG | 10/18 (55.6%) |
| 3PT | 3/6 (50%) |
| FT | 4/4 (100%) |
| +/- | +13 |
Ron Harper Jr. — 27 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST
Harper came ready to run. He scored 13 of his 27 points on the fast break and finished with a true shooting percentage of 64.7%.
Efficient, explosive, and exactly what Boston needed to keep pace in the first half when Orlando looked the sharper team.
| Stat | Harper Jr. |
|---|---|
| Points | 27 |
| Rebounds | 7 |
| Assists | 4 |
| FG | 10/20 (50%) |
| 3PT | 5/12 (41.7%) |
| Fast Break PTS | 13 |
| +/- | +7 |
John Tonje — 13 PTS | 4 REB
Tonje came off the bench and hit three threes. Solid if unspectacular — exactly what a bench contributor is supposed to do in a tight game.
Jordan Walsh — 9 PTS | 8 REB | 3 AST
Walsh’s -14 +/- was the worst on the team, but his 8 rebounds provided some hustle value. He struggled to shoot (2-of-9), but got to the line and grabbed boards.
Full Boston Celtics Box Score
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | 30 | 7 | 7 | 40.0% | 6/14 | +15 |
| Luka Garza | 27 | 12 | 1 | 55.6% | 3/6 | +13 |
| Ron Harper Jr. | 27 | 7 | 4 | 50.0% | 5/12 | +7 |
| John Tonje | 13 | 4 | 1 | 33.3% | 3/8 | +1 |
| Jordan Walsh | 9 | 8 | 3 | 22.2% | 1/6 | -14 |
| Dalano Banton | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0/3 | — | +3 |
| Max Shulga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% | 1/3 | +8 |
| Amari Williams | 2 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — | -8 |
Orlando Magic Player Stats
Paolo Banchero — 23 PTS | 10 REB | 11 AST (Triple-Double)
This was Banchero’s night, even in defeat. He recorded a triple-double — 23 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists — and pulled it off despite a rough shooting night (7-of-22, 31.8% FG).
He got to the line nine times and converted nine free throws. He also had 12 fast-break points and scored 14 in the paint.
Six turnovers hurt, and his defensive rating on the night was poor. But the floor vision and willingness to take contact? That’s a star player doing what star players do.
| Stat | Banchero |
|---|---|
| Points | 23 |
| Rebounds | 10 |
| Assists | 11 |
| FG | 7/22 (31.8%) |
| FT | 9/11 (81.8%) |
| Points in Paint | 14 |
| Fast Break PTS | 12 |
| Turnovers | 6 |
Jalen Suggs — 23 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST
Suggs was the more efficient scorer of the two. He shot 47.1% from the field and an excellent 46.7% from three (7-of-15).
All three of his fast-break attempts resulted in scores — 100% conversion rate. His true shooting percentage of 67.6% was the best on Orlando’s roster.
| Stat | Suggs |
|---|---|
| Points | 23 |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Assists | 3 |
| FG | 8/17 (47.1%) |
| 3PT | 7/15 (46.7%) |
| Fast Break PTS | 9 |
| +/- | +6 |
Franz Wagner — 20 PTS | 4 REB
Wagner did his job — 20 points on decent volume, plus five fouls drawn. He went 7-of-18 from the field and made all four free throws.
His -4 +/- suggests the Magic were slightly outscored in his minutes, but he kept Orlando’s offense moving.
Anthony Black — 13 PTS | 3 REB
Black shot 55.6% from the field and was perfect in the paint (4-of-4). His +/- of -13 was the worst in Orlando, a stat that partly reflects the third-quarter collapse, when Boston turned the game around with Black on the floor.
Full Orlando Magic Box Score
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 23 | 10 | 11 | 31.8% | 0/5 | +2 |
| Jalen Suggs | 23 | 6 | 3 | 47.1% | 7/15 | +6 |
| Franz Wagner | 20 | 4 | 1 | 38.9% | 2/7 | -4 |
| Anthony Black | 13 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% | 1/4 | -13 |
| Desmond Bane | 8 | 2 | 1 | 37.5% | 1/4 | +9 |
| Tristan da Silva | 8 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0/2 | +3 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0/5 | 0/2 | -4 |
| Jamal Cain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0/1 | 0/1 | -9 |
Team Stats Comparison
| Category | Boston Celtics | Orlando Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 113 | 108 |
| FG% | 41.4% | 39.6% |
| 3PT Made | 19/50 (38%) | 12/43 (27.9%) |
| Free Throws | 22/22 (100%) | 24/30 (80%) |
| Total Rebounds | 50 | 62 |
| Assists | 24 | 22 |
| Points in Paint | 32 | 42 |
| Fast Break PTS | 18 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 19 |
| Bench Points | 17 | 31 |
| Biggest Lead | +16 | +11 |
The numbers tell a story that doesn’t quite match the final score.
Orlando had more fast-break points (40 vs. 18), more rebounds (62 vs. 50), more points in the paint (42 vs. 32), and more bench production (31 vs. 17).
By most measures of physical dominance in an NBA game, Orlando won.
What Boston had was three-point shooting. Nineteen made threes to Orlando’s twelve.
And perfect free throw shooting — 22-of-22, 100%. That’s where the five-point margin came from.
Why Boston Won: The Three-Point Difference
Orlando shot 27.9% from three (12-of-43). Boston shot 38% (19-of-50). That’s a seven-made-three gap, worth roughly 21 extra points.
The Magic outworked Boston in nearly every physical category, but couldn’t hit threes consistently – and against a team as capable as the Celtics, that’ll cost you every time.
Suggs had a great night from deep (7-of-15), but he was doing it mostly alone. Wagner went 2-of-7. Banchero was 0-of-5.
Tristan da Silva was 0-of-2. For a team that relies on three-point volume, those percentages are fatal.
FAQs
- Q: What was the final score of the Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic game on April 12, 2026?
Boston won 113–108 at TD Garden.
- Q: Did Paolo Banchero score a triple-double against the Celtics?
Yes. Banchero recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists — a triple-double despite a tough shooting night (7-of-22 FG).
- Q: Who was Boston’s top scorer vs the Magic?
Baylor Scheierman led Boston with 30 points, adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists while shooting 6-of-14 from three.
- Q: Why did Orlando lose despite outrebounding Boston 62–50?
Boston’s three-point shooting (19-of-50, 38%) and a 42-point third quarter offset the Magic’s advantages on the boards and in transition.
- Q: How did Jalen Suggs perform vs the Celtics?
Suggs scored 23 points on 47.1% shooting, making 7 of 15 three-point attempts and converting all three fast-break opportunities.
- Q: Where can I find the full box score for Celtics vs Magic on April 12?
Full player stats are in the tables above. For updated or real-time stats, ESPN and the NBA’s official site carry full box scores shortly after games close.
Conclusion:
Boston Celtics 113, Orlando Magic 108.
A close game that wasn’t as close as it could have been, decided by one massive quarter and a three-point shooting gap the Magic couldn’t close.
Banchero’s triple-double (23/10/11) is the headline performance, even in a loss.
Scheierman’s 30 points and Garza’s 27-point double-double carried Boston.
Orlando did a lot right — they got to the rim, they ran, they rebounded – but couldn’t buy a three outside of Suggs.
The Magic will look back at Q3 (outsocred 42–20) and know that’s where this one slipped away.