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Justin Quinn

Celtics, NBA Twitter react to Timelord’s return, Boston’s sloppy loss to Orlando Magic

Celtics Timelord (Person) Magic NBA Orlando (Organization) Orlando Magic Rob Williams Al Horford Boston Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics were supposed to roar like a lion with their starting center Robert Williams III finally back in the fold in their Friday night home matchup with the Orlando Magic but went out like a lamb despite solid play from Timelord as bad habits crept back in.

Sloppy defense, rushed offense, and a generally poor overall effort that has been a staple of the Celtics’ recent play in road losses to teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers (and very nearly, the Los Angeles Lakers as well) let one get away from Boston in what could have been a celebratory occasion had the Celtics taken a more dangerous Magic seriously.

Let’s take a look at what Celtics and NBA Twitter had to say about the loss.

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First quarter

Second quarter

Fourth quarter

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