Overview

• The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 109–100 in Game 2, extending their series lead to 2–0 despite Jayson Tatum's absence due to a wrist injury.
• Jaylen Brown stepped up for Boston with 36 points and 10 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points, 10 rebounds, and received five stitches after a head injury.
• Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 32 and 25 points respectively but struggled with rebounding and second-chance opportunities.
• The Houston Rockets tied their series 1–1 with the Golden State Warriors, winning Game 2 by 109–94; Jimmy Butler left in the first quarter with a pelvic contusion and his Game 3 status is uncertain.
• The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 121–112 victory over the Miami Heat, taking a commanding 2–0 series lead as they head to Miami for Game 3.