In an impressive performance, Jaylen Brown scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 20 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 109-100 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their playoff series. The Celtics now hold a 2-0 series lead despite the absence of All-Star Jayson Tatum, who is sidelined with a wrist injury. Boston had built a 15-point lead in the second half and managed to fend off the Magic's late-game surge.

Derrick White also made significant contributions, scoring 17 points, including key baskets in the final quarter. The Celtics excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 33 attempts, and were effective from beyond the arc with 12 three-pointers. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 32 points while Franz Wagner added 25. The series now shifts to Orlando for Game 3 on Friday.