Jaylen Brown's Stellar Performance Leads Celtics to Victory Over Magic Without Tatum
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Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 36 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 109-100 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Despite the absence of star player Jayson Tatum due to injury, the Celtics managed to take a 2-0 series lead. Kristaps Porzingis also contributed significantly with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Magic, led by Paulo Banchero's 32 points, made a strong effort but couldn't overcome Boston's lead.
Key Points
Jaylen Brown's 36 points and 10 rebounds were crucial in the Celtics' victory.
Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and 10 rebounds to the Celtics' effort.
Jayson Tatum was absent due to a bone bruise sustained in Game 1.
Paulo Banchero led the Magic with 32 points, but they fell short.
The Celtics now lead the series 2-0, with Game 3 to be played in Orlando.
