Elfrid Payton scored 22 points (16 in the paint), and the Orlando Magic went on a 23-5 run in the third quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 103-95.
The Celtics went on a 15-6 run to lead 62-60 with 10:49 left in the third quarter. Payton’s driving layup put the Magic ahead for good with 10:07 left in the quarter. Evan Fournier scored 7 points and Payton added 6 during the run. The Magic led 83-67 with 3:45 left in the quarter.
For the Celtics, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points on 14 for 23 shooting.
The Celtics forced 10 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Magic outscored the Celtics 38-8 off the bench.