Despite Tatum’s 36 points, Boston blows a second-half lead, and a late comeback bid falls short as Orlando cuts its series deficit to 2-1.
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum remains doubtful for Game 3
Tatum has what coach Joe Mazzulla calls a severe bone bruise in his right wrist.
Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic without Jayson Tatum
Boston grabs a 2-0 lead in its first-round playoff series by beating Orlando, 109-100.
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard wins Sixth Man of the Year Award
Pritchard is the fifth Celtics player to win the award.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum doubtful for Game 2 of first-round series
Tatum has a bone bruise in his right wrist and may not play against Orlando.
Derrick White scores 30 as Celtics open playoffs with win over Magic
Jayson Tatum added 17 points for Boston, which rallied in the second half to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Celtics embrace challenge of trying to repeat as NBA champs
Boston dealt with injuries this season on its way to 60 wins and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Celtics sign JD Davison to standard contract
Davison, a guard, averaged 25.1 points per game for Maine this past season.
Celtics reach 60 wins by routing Hornets
Peyton Pritchard (22 points) and Sam Hauser (20) lead a big night by Boston’s reserves.
Celtics rest top players, lose to Magic
Playing without all five regular starters and reserve Al Horford, Boston is held to a season-low 76 points.