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Celtics Overcome Adversity to Beat Magic 109-100 in Game 2

Jaylen Brown scores 36 points, leading the Celtics to a 2-0 playoff series lead despite playing without Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis suffering an injury.

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  1. Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic 109-100 without Jayson Tatum

    Mazzulla opted to go with a bigger frontcourt without Tatum, starting Horford alongside Porzingis.

    Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic 109-100 without Jayson Tatum

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  2. Jaylen Brown leads Tatum-less Celtics past Magic in Game 2

    Brown racked up 36 points on 12-of-19 shooting to lead Boston to a 109-100 win over the Orlando Magic at TD Garden and a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

    Jaylen Brown leads Tatum-less Celtics past Magic in Game 2

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Updated: Apr 23rd, 2025, 10:30 PM ET

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In Game 2 of their playoff series, Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points, overcoming the absence of Jayson Tatum, while Kristaps Porzingis returned after a forehead injury. The Celtics clinched a 109-100 victory over the Magic, taking a 2-0 series lead. Boston's performance included strong free-throw shooting and a late-game surge from Brown, while the Magic’s Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner provided significant contributions, scoring 32 and 25 points, respectively. The series continues with Game 3 on Friday.

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  • The Boston Celtics showcased resilience in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Orlando Magic, overcoming the absence of All-Star Jayson Tatum to secure a 109-100 victory, led by Jaylen Brown's 36 points and contributions from Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White.

  • Despite a slow start, the Celtics executed a strong second-quarter run and managed to build a significant lead, showcasing their depth and team spirit in adversity, with players stepping up to fill the void left by Tatum's injury.

  • The game featured fights for control, including tempers flaring between players, with the Celtics maintaining composure to close out the game and extend their series lead to 2-0.

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