ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Boston Celtics dey shine as dem defeat Orlando Magic 109-100 for Game 2 of dem first-round playoff series on April 23, 2025. Even without star player Jayson Tatum, wey get wrist injury, Jaylen Brown carry the team, scoring 36 points and contributing 10 rebounds and five assists.
Brown show wetin e fit do as he lead the Celtics to a 2-0 series advantage despite Tatum’s absence. After Tatum miss him first playoff game in eight seasons, Brown took charge, saying, ‘Any given night I can rise to the occasion.’ E kno say pressure dey, but e deliver well.
Boston show dem strength as dem build a 15-point lead in the second half, but Orlando no gree make am easy. Di Magic comeback late in di game, but Brown and his teammates hold dem off as dem sunk 12 three-pointers and finish 25 of 33 from di free-throw line.
Coach Joe Mazzulla praise Brown for him leadership, saying, ‘He can take it to another level mentally and physically.’ Brown carry di team on him back, especially for di final period where he scored 17 of Boston’s 28 points.
Franz Wagner led di Magic with 32 points while Paolo Banchero finished with 25. Banchero talk say, ‘They came out of di locker room and went on a run. We had trouble coming back from that.’
Di game no dey without drama as drama unfold with injuries and foul calls. Porzingis also come back from a nasty gash on him forehead to contribute, showing true warrior spirit. ‘I love my WWE moments,’ Porzingis talk as he reflect on di physical game.
The Celtics don dey prepared for Game 3, wetin go happen for Friday night. As dem continue di journey for di playoffs, di chemistry and commitment of di team go be key factors for wetin dey come.
