Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives through the defense of Orlando Magic guards Victor Oladipo (5) and Elfrid Payton during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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BOSTON (AP) - Kelly Olynyk and Marcus Smart scored 16 points apiece as the Boston Celtics won a season-high fifth straight game, beating the slumping Orlando Magic 113-94 on Friday night.
The Magic have now lost eight consecutive games and their last 10 regular-season games in Boston.
Jae Crowder and Evan Turner each added 15 points for the Celtics, and Isaiah Thomas had 14 points and eight assists in just 27 minutes of play.
Ignited by Olynyk, who scored nine of his points in the fourth quarter, the Celtics seized control by starting the period on a 22-4 run and pushing their lead as high as 27.
Nik Vucevic led Orlando with 14 points and eight rebounds. Shabazz Napier added 13 points.
The Magic struggled offensively all night, committing 16 turnovers that led to 22 points by the Celtics.
Thomas, playing in his first game since being named an All Star, was able to rest in the fourth quarter. He sat out practice Thursday and played Friday on a sore right ankle.
One segment that underscored how bad things were for the Magic came with just over five minutes to play in the third quarter.
Trailing by six, Victor Oladipo was fouled on a 3-point attempt but missed all three free throws. The final miss ignited a fast break for the Celtics and a 3-pointer by Jae Crowder.
Orlando stumbled into many of its old habits in the first half as the Celtics' lead grew as high as 13.
Magic forward Tobias Harris in particular took some rushed shots, at one point hitting nothing but the backboard on a 3-point attempt on a fast break.
Boston shot 52 percent from the field (21 of 40) and connected on five 3s.
TIP-INS
Magic: Vucevic scored at least 10 points for the 38th time this season. ... Are 1-12 so far in in 2015. ...Signed guard Keith Appling to a second 10-day contract. Before joining the Magic with his first 10-day contract on Jan. 18, he played in 17 games this season with the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League, averaging 16.8 points.
Celtics: Have scored at least 100 points in 11 consecutive games for the first time since the 1995-96 season. ... Entered the night averaging 104.4 points per game, the team's highest since the 1991-92 season, when it averaged 106.6 points.
UP NEXT:
Magic host Celtics on Sunday.
Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) and center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. The Celtics won 113-94. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives between Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Mario Hezonja (23) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger goes up with the ball against the defense of Orlando Magic forwards Tobias Harris and Aaron Gordon, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) looks to make a move against Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) pulls down a rebound next to Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson, on court, and center Jared Sullinger (7) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) uses forward Amir Johnson (90) as a screen to drive against Orlando Magic guard Shabazz Napier (13) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) drives against Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens stands during a timeout in the first quarter of the Celtics' NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. yells out to players on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) drives against Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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