Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at TD Garden, Boston, MA.
Game information
- Date
- Monday, November 16, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- TD Garden, Boston, MA
- TV broadcast
- NBC Sports Network / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 5
- Official game ID
- 0022600245 (20261116/ORLBOS)
- Records
- ORL 0-0 · BOS 0-1
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics preview
The Orlando Magic (0-0) visit the Boston Celtics (0-1) at TD Garden in Boston on Monday, November 16, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 5 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Both clubs play in the Eastern Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Boston Celtics have 18 titles and Orlando Magic have 0.
The game is carried on NBC Sports Network / Peacock, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Boston Celtics host at TD Garden, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- ORL on the road: Orlando Magic's first test away from home in Week 5.
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Network / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-1, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Boston Celtics
Team comparison
| ORL | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast | Atlantic |
| Arena | Kia Center | TD Garden |
| Championships | 0 | 18 |
| Founded | 1989 | 1946 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC Sports Network
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
BOS local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
ORL local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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