The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a challenging battle against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, as they face the possibility of playing without a significant portion of their playing rotation. With four key players listed on the injury report, the Celtics will have to rely on their depth chart to maintain their undefeated home record and extend their winning streak.

The Celtics announced on Friday afternoon that both Al Horford and Luke Kornet will be unavailable for the game. Horford, who has been managing a rest schedule, will sit out as part of the team's precautionary measures in back-to-back games. Kornet, on the other hand, is nursing an adductor strain that kept him out of Thursday's victory over the Cavaliers.

Adding to their frontcourt concerns, center Kristaps Porzingis is labeled as doubtful due to calf tightness. The towering player recently recovered from a similar calf injury, missing four games, and was initially listed as probable for Thursday's matchup before contributing 30 minutes in their triumph. Furthermore, Jaylen Brown's participation is in question as he deals with hypertension in his right knee.

The potential absence of these key players will undoubtedly test the Celtics' mettle as they seek to continue their flawless 12-0 home record and three-game winning streak at TD Garden. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic will be without the services of Wendell Carter Jr., who suffered a left hand fracture, while point guard Markelle Fultz has been upgraded to questionable after recovering from left knee tendinitis.

With the Celtics potentially missing Porzingis, Horford, and Kornet, their depth chart will be put to the ultimate test against an Orlando squad armed with a formidable frontcourt. Neemias Queta, a two-way center, might find himself in the starting lineup, with Oshae Brissett and Lamar Stevens likely shouldering additional minutes in the center position. Boston may also rely on playing small lineups for a significant part of the game, utilizing their lone true big. The team may also consider activating two-way forward Drew Peterson or rookie Jordan Walsh for added depth.

The Celtics will tip-off against the Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night, commencing a back-to-back series against their Orlando counterparts. Boston will strive to maintain their dominance on home turf despite the potential setback caused by the slew of injuries.