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Celtics Take 2–0 Series Lead Without Injured Jayson Tatum

Boston secures a 109-100 Game 2 victory over the Magic as Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porziņģis step up in Tatum's absence.

Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images/File Photo
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Overview

  • Jayson Tatum missed his first career playoff game due to a right wrist bone bruise sustained in Game 1 after a flagrant foul by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
  • The Celtics relied on a strong performance from Jaylen Brown, who scored 36 points, and Kristaps Porziņģis, who added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Boston's depth proved critical, with contributions from Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard, who scored 14 points off the bench.
  • The Magic struggled despite strong showings from Paolo Banchero (32 points) and Franz Wagner (25 points), shooting just 24.1% from three-point range.
  • With the series now shifting to Orlando, the Celtics hold a commanding 2–0 lead as Tatum remains listed as day-to-day.