Cole Anthony led the Orlando Magic in scoring during their game against the Boston Celtics on January 17, 2025. He scored 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including two three-pointers. Anthony also contributed seven rebounds in his 31 minutes on the court. Despite his efforts, the Magic lost to the Celtics with a final score of 121-94.
What It Means
Cole Anthony’s performance against the Celtics was notable as he exceeded his season average by scoring 23 points. This was a significant improvement from his usual average of 8.0 points per game this season. He has been one of the top scorers for his team in only two out of the 39 games he played this year. Additionally, Anthony’s seven rebounds were impressive, considering he averages just 2.6 rebounds per game this season. His shooting accuracy was also better than usual, with a field goal percentage of 60% compared to his season average of 39.9%. As a point guard, he finished in the top five at his position for points and rebounds several times this season.
