The shorthanded Boston Celtics made easy work of the Orlando Magic on Friday, 124-97. The blowout provided a few extra minutes of garbage time for the Celtics and unsurprisingly, it was an opportunity for Tacko Fall to put on a show. After the game, teammate Jaylen Brown sent an NSFW message to anyone and everyone who is still hating on Fall.
"Y'all gotta give Tacko his ***** respect!"
JAYLEN pic.twitter.com/UL3NWIrOCD
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) January 16, 2021
Fall logged eight minutes in the win, finishing with six points on a perfect 3-of-3 from the field, to go along with five rebounds and a block. Talk about making the most of limited time.
One of Fall's highlight plays from Friday night was when the 7-foot-5 center showcased his point guard skills.




TACKO FALL. POINT GOD. pic.twitter.com/0RxeBT34pK
— Celtics Junkies (@Celtics_Junkies) January 16, 2021
Fall even banked in a long distance bomb, which unfortunately was ruled as a two-pointer as he apparently had his foot on the three-point line. That would have been Fall's first ever three-pointer in his NBA career.
Brown, meanwhile, was a man on a mission for the Celtics on Friday, racking up 21 points on 6-of-12 shooting on top of two rebounds, eight assists, and a steal in 25 minutes of action. The 24-year-old had to be at his very best with Beantown missing a number of key guys against the Magic. Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, and Carsen Williams had to sit out for COVID-19 health and safety protocols, while Kemba Walker remains on the sidelines nursing a left knee injury.
Despite their depleted lineups in recent games, the Celtics have managed to pull off wins. They are now 8-3 to remain atop the team standings in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall, and company will next take on the New York Knicks on Sunday.