The 22-7 Boston Celtics head home to TD Garden for an extended home stand they will kick off against a resurgent 9-20 Orlando Magic whose record belies the fact they have won four games in a row, including contests over the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Clippers.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play in it.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Al Horford (personal reasons), and Robert Williams III (knee) are listed as questionable (!!!) and Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is listed as out.
For the Magic, Wendell Carter, Jr. (plantar fascia), Gary Harris (hamstring), Jonathan Isaac (knee), Chuma Okeke (knee), and Jalen Suggs (ankle) are all out as well.
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Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Grant Williams
- Al Horford
Orlando Magic
- Markelle Fultz
- Franz Wagner
- Paolo Banchero
- Bol Bol
- Mo Wagner
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How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 12/16/22
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Boston Sports
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