Anfernee Simons played just two minutes in the first half Friday as the Celtics faced the Magic. Part of it was other guys stepping up to give the C’s some energy in their comeback bid. But part of it was also Simons getting pulled right after giving up a fast-break dunk following a jump ball on the other end of the court.

But Simons stepped up when his number was called in the second half. He made his presence felt with 11 fourth-quarter points, which all came at a crucial time. While the Celtics still lost 123-110 to the Magic , it was at least a small building moment for Simons as he went off in the final frame.

“You just gotta relax and understand the situation you’re put in,” Simons told reporters in Orlando, via the NBC Sports Boston broadcast. “Going out there and play the game

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