Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the game after getting a bloody gash to the forehead and finished with 20 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their first-

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers came into the NBA playoffs as one of four teams tied for the most 3-pointers in a quarter. On Wednesday night, they took the record for themselves.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell delivered when the Cleveland Cavaliers needed him most. After the Miami Heat seized momentum and appeared on the verge of possibly tying the series, Mitchell took over.

BOSTON (AP) — As it became evident that All-Star Jayson Tatum would have to sit out Game 2 of the Celtics' first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Jaylen Brown wanted Boston coach Joe Mazzulla to know something.

BOSTON (AP) — With blood pouring from his forehead as he ran off the court, and a towel pressed against the wound as he headed to the locker room, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis couldn't help but smile. A little blood wasn't going to stop him.

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed a playoff game for the first time in his career Wednesday night, sitting out with a bone bruise in his right wrist as Boston beat the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Steve Ballmer is about to realize his long-held dream of the Los Angeles Clippers hosting playoff games in their own arena.

Jalen Brunson made more baskets than anyone else in the NBA this season when games were considered to be on the line. He delivered in the clutch. And a trophy is coming his way.

DETROIT (AP) — With the Lions , Tigers and Pistons — oh my — the Motor City finally has some winners to cheer for in the pro leagues.

DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. participated in the Denver Nuggets' practice Wednesday and interim coach David Adelman said he was hopeful Porter would play in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.