Brown steers Tatum-less Celtics past Magic with 36

Boston guard steps up, as defending champ takes two-game lead to Orlando

BOSTON — 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.

"He came in saying he was going to do everything it takes to win," Mazzulla said.

Brown came through on that promise. And his teammates followed his lead, as the Celtics beat the Magic 109-100 on Wednesday night.