Boston’s Jayson Tatum goes up to shoot against Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. during the Celtics’ 126-120 win on Saturday in Orlando, Florida. John Raoux/Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jayson Tatum and Derrick White combined for 12 straight points late in the fourth quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 126-120 on Saturday night.

Tatum had 40 points and eight rebounds. He launched a 10-2 run with two free throws with 4:08 remaining to put the Celtics up for good.

White scored 27 points, two short of his career high, to help the Celtics win for the second straight night.

Terrence Ross led the Magic with 29 points, rookie Paolo Banchero had 23 and Franz Wagner added 18. The Magic dropped to 0-3 in losing for the Celtics for a 10th straight time.

Playing without center Al Horford, the Celtics played most of the game with 6-foot-6 Grant Williams at center. He had 13 points and six rebounds in 31 minutes.

TIP-INS

Celtics: Horford did not play because of what the Celtics reported was a stiff back. … Noah Vonleh got his first start for the Celtics at center. It was his first NBA start since Nov. 23, 2019, with Minnesota.

Magic: Guard Jalen Suggs did not play after spraining his right ankle in Atlanta on Friday night. … Guard Markelle Fultz (fractured toe) has missed all three games and Coach Jamahl Mosley said there is no timetable for his return.