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Recap: 76ers, Trail Blazers take home court advantage, tie series 1-1

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Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series.

We’re done for the night!

Check out the best of Tuesday’s action with the NBA.com live blog, as the 2026 NBA Playoffs continue.

VJ Edgecombe (30 pts, 10 reb), Tyrese Maxey (29 pts, 9 ast) and the 76ers showed their mettle in Boston, earning a 111-97 win over the Celtics to the tie the series at 1-1 in tonight’s opening contest.

Scoot Henderson (31 pts, 5 3PM) went off to lead the Trail Blazers over the Spurs, who lost Victor Wembanyama (concussion) midgame, in a 106-103 win.

LeBron James (28 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast) delivered a vintage effort to lead the Lakers over the Rockets 101-94, earning a 2-0 lead.

What we know after Tuesday’s games:

  • The 76ers and Trail Blazers tied their series with the Celtics and Spurs at 1-1, taking home court advantage.
  • The Lakers defended Crypto.com Arena, earning a 2-0 lead.
  • Check out the postgame pressers here:
  • We pick these series up again on Friday with a tripleheader on Prime.
    • Celtics vs. 76ers, 7 ET
    • Lakers vs. Rockets, 8 ET
    • Spurs vs. Trail Blazers, 10:30 ET

APRIL 22, 2026 / 1:47 ET

Tuesday’s results

Alperen Sengun (20 pts, 11 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl, 2 blk) is your top performer of the night, followed by Jaylen Brown (36 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) and Marcus Smart (25 pts, 2 reb, 7 ast, 5 stl, 1 blk).

APRIL 22, 2026 / 1:30 ET

Postgame Presser: Lakers-Rockets

APRIL 22, 2026 / 1:24 ET

Lakers win, take 2-0 lead

101-94, behind a vintage effort from LeBron James (28 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast). Marcus Smart (25 pts, 5 3PM) and Luke Kennard (23 pts, 3 3PM) chipped in on their way to victory.

“‘Bron, coaches, they’re just elevating me, telling me to be aggressive,” said Kennard. “(The basket) looks good right now.”

The Lakers, heading back to Houston, were 25-16 on the road this season, while Houston was 30-11 at home.

Kevin Durant (23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) was the top scorer fro the Rockets.

APRIL 22, 2026 / 1:05 ET

Lakers and Rockets going down to the wire

91-85 Lakers with 3:00 to go in the fourth quarter, as both teams scrap it out to take Game 2.

The Rockets have taken 16 more shots than the Lakers (84 to 68). The Lakers are shooting better (46% to 38%) in what’s become a physical matchup.

“You see extra effort, bodies on the floor,” said Grant Hill of Playoff basketball like this. “Every game matters.”

APRIL 22, 2026 / 12:57 ET

Lakers locking down Kevin Durant

KD’s taken just two shots in the second half. He had 20 in the first half, but just one point in the second. The Lakers have been throwing multiple defenders at him, including Marcus Smart and LeBron James.

87-82 Lakers with 5:58 to go in the contest.

APRIL 22, 2026 / 12:38 ET

Lakers up 75-68 after three

LeBron James (19 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast) took flight in the third, while the Rockets are down to 36% shooting from the field.

Despite this, the lead is just seven. We have two all-time greats on the floor, an array of talented role players and 12 minutes to settle Game 2 of this NBA Playoffs series.

Tune in to NBC and Peacock and end your night with some action!

APRIL 22, 2026 / 12:22 ET

LeBron James!

Marvel at the King.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 11:51 ET

Lakers lead 54-51 at the break

Marcus Smart (17 pts on 6-of-9 shooting, 4 3PM) gave the Lakers a spark in the first half, lifting them to a lead over the Rockets.

“Just staying poised,” said Smart. “It’s going to take a collective effort, and I’m just taking what they give me.”

LeBron James (14 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast) carried the freight for Los Angeles as well, helping an offense that’s gone 10-of-20 (50%) from 3-point range so far.

Kevin Durant (20 pts on 6-of-7 shooting) is the top scorer for the Rockets.

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APRIL 21, 2026 / 11:40 ET

Rockets fire back

An 12-0 run for Houston has cut the Lakers’ lead to 49-46, with Kevin Durant (16 pts on 6-of-7 shooting) getting loose.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 11:32 ET

The Lakers are rolling

49-34 Los Angeles, with 5:03 to go in the second quarter.

Marcus Smart (17 pts) just tossed an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton, who jammed all over the Rockets defense. Luke Kennard’s been swerving around and scoring.

Without Luka and Austin Reaves, the Lake Show is still in full swing tonight.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 11:19 ET

One time for Scoot Henderson

APRIL 21, 2026 / 11:16 ET

Lakers lead after one

33-26, led by Marcus Smart (14 pts, 2 stl), Luke Kennard (10 pts, 2 3PM) and LeBron James (6 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast).

Los Ángeles is 5-of-9 (55.6%) from 3-point range after the first quarter.

Kevin Durant (11 pts on 4-of-5 shooting) is hot early for Houston.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 11:00 ET

Marcus Smart is en fuego

The Lakers’ point guard (12 pts, 3 3PM) has been a ball of energy to start Game 2 as the Lakers host the Rockets, diving on the floor to strip the ball from Kevin Durant, taking Amen Thompson to the hole and hitting a series of 3-pointers.

Los Ángeles was 41-21 with Smart in the lineup this season and 12-8 without him.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 10:57 ET

Postgame Presser: Trail Blazers-Spurs

APRIL 21, 2026 / 10:41 ET

Blazers pull off the upset

106-103, led by Scoot Henderson (31 pts, 5 3PM)’s new Playoff career high.

“Basketball’s a game of runs. Basketball gods, always going to reward the ones that play the game right,” said Henderson. “We’ve got to get this next one, got to get this next two. Shout out Rip City.”

Jrue Holiday (16 pts, 9 reb) and Robert Williams III (11 pts, 9 reb) were huge for the Blazers in a game that saw nine ties and nine lead changes.

Victor Wembanyama (5 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk) missed most of the game after banging his head on the floor. Stephon Castle (18 pts) was the lead scorer for San Antonio.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 10:30 ET

Blazers retake the lead

102-101 Portland, as the Trail Blazers use a 12-2 run to get back in the contest.

Robert Williams III just took a rare corner 3-pointer, which missed, but fell to Jrue Holiday (16 pts, 9 ast) for the putback.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 10:17 ET

Starting Lineups: Rockets-Lakers, Game 2

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LeBron James and the Lakers host the Rockets in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series on NBC and Peacock.

Stats from Saturday’s Game 1, which the Lakers won 107-98. Kevin Durant is making his first Playoff appearance of the season tonight.

Houston:

  • PG Josh Okogie (7 pts, 2 stl)
  • SG Amen Thompson (17 pts, 7 ast)
  • SF Kevin Durant (26.0 ppg, 52.0 FG% in regular season)
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr. (16 pts, 12 reb, 2 stl)
  • C Alperen Sengun (19 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast)

Los Angeles:

  • PG Marcus Smart (15 pts, 5 reb, 2 blk)
  • SG Luke Kennard (27 pts, 5 3PM)
  • SF LeBron James (19 pts, 8 reb, 13 ast)
  • PF Rui Hachimura (14 pts, 3 stl, 2 blk)
  • C Deandre Ayton (19 pts, 11 reb)

Watch Jake LaRaiva off the Lakers bench. The hustling wing was +9 in Game 1 — second on the team only to LeBron James (+11).

APRIL 21, 2026 / 10:12 ET

Spurs leading over Blazers in the fourth

93-79 with 8:25 to go in the fourth quarter, with the Spurs on a 13-1 run.

“The basket has just gone cold (for the Blazers),” said Reggie Miller.

Five Spurs are in double figures, led by Stephon Castle (18 pts).

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:55 ET

One time for VJ and Maxey

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:46 ET

Postgame Presser: 76ers-Celtics

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:30 ET

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Sixers even the series

Philadelphia wins 111-97, led by their dynamic backcourt of Tyrese Maxey (29 pts, 9 ast) and VJ Edgecombe (30 pts, 10 reb).

The 76ers shot 19-of-39 (48.7%) from 3-point range, while the Celtics were 13-of-50 (26%). Boston was 0-2 when shooting 25% or worse from deep this season.

Jaylen Brown (36 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) carried the offense for Boston, with Jayson Tatum (19 pts, 14 reb, 9 ast) the only other Celtic to crack double figures.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:24 ET

Sixers in command

“A hush falls over Boston,” said Jason Benetti, as Tyrese Maxey slashes to the rim to give the Sixers a 107-92 lead with 2:42 to go in the fourth quarter in TD Garden.

Maxey’s drive followed a stepback 3-pointer by VJ Edgecombe (30 pts).

The Sixers’ rookie showed ice in his veins, isolating against Payton Pritchard to calmly knock down the difficult shot on the road.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:20 ET

Blazers and Spurs tied at 57 at the half

Scoot Henderson (19 pts) set a new Playoff career high in the first stanza, as the Blazers led by as many as 13.

We’ve seen six ties and four lead changes in Portland.

Stephon Castle (12 pts) is the top man for San Antonio.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:16 ET

Sixers take the Celtics’ challenge

After the Celtics cut it to two, Tyrese Maxey (23 pts) delivered back-to-back 3-pointers to give Philly a 97-89 with 5:05 to go in the fourth quarter.

“It’s the killer crossover,” said Robbie Hummel. “Philly punching right back.”

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:08 ET

Paul George at work

The Sixers’ veteran wing (19 pts) has been a force, scoring or assisting on Philly’s last seven points.

91-84 Philadelphia with 7:27 to in the fourth quarter.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 9:02 ET

Wembanyama out for the remainder of the game

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:58 ET

Philadelphia up 84-77 after three

The Sixers are threatening to even the series by taking Game 2 at TD Garden, as VJ Edgecombe (27 pts, 9 reb) begins to write his Playoff story in his rookie year.

Philly’s physicality defined the third quarter, as Boston cut the lead to three, but couldn’t get any closer.

The Celtics are 9-of-34 from 3-point range (26.5%), including a 3-of-17 mark from Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.

The Sixers are 13-of-30 (43.3%) from deep, including 8-of-12 from Edgecombe, Andre Drummond and Quentin Grimes.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:50 ET

Sixers and Celtics in a battle

“This is scrapping and fighting on the defensive side of the floor,” said Robbie Hummel, praising the Sixers’ defensive effort as they hold the lead in Boston. “Boston made their run; Philly made their run right back.”

The physicality has picked up in TD Garden. Catch a classic Eastern Conference battle on NBC Sports Network and Peacock!

80-74 Philly with 2:40 to go in the third quarter.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:46 ET

Wemby back to the locker room

Victor Wembanyama just banged his head on the floor, landing jaw-first after tripping while moving through the lane.

The Spurs’ superstar ran back to the locker room after collecting himself for a moment.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:38 ET

Spurs lead 28-27 after one

San Antonio ends the quarter with a 5-0 flurry to take the lead at the Frost Bank Center, as Stephon Castle (10 pts, 3 reb) exerts his influence on the contest with Victor Wembanyama finding his offensive rhythm.

The Alien is the newly-crowned unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, though.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:32 ET

Scoot has it flowing

25-20 Trail Blazers with 2:39 to go in the first quarter, as Scoot Henderson (13 pts on 4-of-4 shooting) goes off to lead them.

The No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has outplayed No. 1, Victor Wembanyama (2 pts, 2 reb, 1 blk), thus far.

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APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:16 ET

Sixers up 62-54 at the half

VJ Edgecombe (20 pts, 7 reb) took over in the second quarter, leading the Sixers into the lead on the road in TD Garden.

“I’m just shooting every shot that’s open, that I think is available,” said Edgecombe.

Jaylen Brown (15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Jayson Tatum (12 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast) are powering Boston, but the Celtics are 6-of-22 (27.3%) from 3-point range at the half, while the Sixers are 10-of-19 (52.6%).

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:13 ET

Blazers running early

13-4 Portland over San Antonio with 8:33 to go in the first quarter, as Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija both start by dropping five points on 2-of-2 shooting.

The Blazers were 18-12 when Scoot was healthy this season, on their way to a 42-40 record.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 8:00 ET

Starting Lineups: Trail Blazers-Spurs, Game 2

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Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are hosting the Trail Blazers in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series on NBC and Peacock.

All stats from Sunday’s Game 1, which the Spurs won 111-98.

Portland:

  • PG Jrue Holiday (9 pts, 11 ast)
  • SG Scoot Henderson (18 pts, 7-of-11 shooting)
  • SF Toumani Camara (8 pts, 2 stl)
  • PF Deni Avdija (30 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast)
  • C Donovan Clingan (4 pts, 6 reb)

San Antonio:

  • PG De’Aaron Fox (17 pts, 8 ast)
  • SG Stephon Castle (17 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast)
  • SF Devin Vassell (15 pts, 4 3PM)
  • PF Julian Champagnie (6 pts, 3 stl)
  • C Victor Wembanyama (35 pts, 5 3PM)

Watch Robert Williams III off the Blazers’ bench. He had 11 pts, 6 reb and 4 ast in 17 minutes in Game 1 — the Timelord can stuff the stat sheet in a hurry.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 7:53 ET

LeBron James in the building

The King is focused ahead of a potential showdown with legendary forward Kevin Durant and the Rockets.

Durant is 9-5 against James all time, with every game coming in the NBA Finals.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 7:48 ET

‘Philly has stayed in the fight’

Observed Jason Benetti, just before Quentin Grimes (6 pts) knocked down his second 3-pointer of the contest, followed by one from Paul George (9 pts). Philly’s made their last four 3-pointers after starting 0-for-6.

35-34 Celtics with 9:15 to go in the second quarter, but the Sixers are rallying.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 7:45 ET

Scheierman can shoot it

Baylor Scheierman is 16-of-30 from 3-point range in his last five games, and knocked down his first of the night a moment ago.

Keep an eye on the sniper from Creighton, who has developed into a skilled 3&D player.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 7:42 ET

Boston up 28-25 after one

The Sixers battled back in the second half of the quarter, led by Tyrese Maxey (10 pts) and Paul George (6 pts on 3-of-4 shooting), cutting into the Boston lead.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 7:30 ET

Celtics on a 16-0 run

26-13 Boston with 3:50 to go, as the Celtics take control early at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum (7 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) and Jaylen Brown (5 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) are doing a bit of everything, while Boston is 5-of-11 (45.5%) from 3-point range.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 7:15 ET

Jaylen Brown hits the trampoline

Celtics up 15-13 with 6:43 to go in the first quarter, thanks in part to this slam from Jaylen Brown — an 82.2 on the Dunk Score scale.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 6:30 ET

Starting Lineups: 76ers-Celtics, Game 2

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Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series on NBC Sports Network and Peacock.

Stats from Saturday’s Game 1, which Boston won 123-91.

Philadelphia:

  • PG Tyrese Maxey (21 pts, 8 ast)
  • SG VJ Edgecombe (13 pts, 3 ast)
  • SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (10 pts, 7 reb)
  • PF Paul George (17 pts, 4 reb)
  • C Adem Bona (3 pts, 3 reb)

Boston:

  • PG Derrick White (10 pts, 6 ast)
  • SG Jaylen Brown (26 pts, 2 stl)
  • SF Sam Hauser (12 pts, 4 3PM)
  • PF Jayson Tatum (25 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast)
  • C Neemias Queta (13 pts, 2 reb)

Keep an eye on Justin Edwards off the Philly bench. He had 7 pts on 3-of-9 shooting in Game 1. He had 22 points in a 102-100 Sixers win over the Celtics on Nov. 11.

APRIL 21, 2026 / 6:15 ET

Tonight’s injury report

Joel Embiid is out for the 76ers, while Tyrese Maxey is available. Ron Harper Jr. is available for the Celtics.

Jordan McLaughlin is out for the Trail Blazers.

Kevin Durant is questionable for the Rockets, while Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić remain out for the Lakers.

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