In Boston, the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 112-94 in Game 2 of their second round matchup to even the series at one. Celtics' guard Eddie House was on fire, leading the Celtics with a game-high 31 points. Rajon Rondo was also a major contributor, getting a triple-double with 15 points, 18 assists, and 11 rebounds. For the Magic, Rashard Lewis and Mickael Pietrus led the team with 17 points and Dwight Howard led them with 12 rebounds. Game 3 is Friday in Orlando.
In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 111-98 in Game 2 of their second round matchup to even their series at one as well. Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 40 points, and also grabbed six rebounds. Pau Gasol was also effective for the Lakers, scoring 22 points, grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds, and blocking four shots. Ron Artest led the Rockets with 25 points, but was ejected in the fourth quarter for his confrontation with Bryant. Carl Landry was productive for the Rockets also, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Lakers' point guard Derek Fisher was ejected in the third quarter for his flagrant two foul on Luis Scola. Game 3 is on Friday in Houston.
In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 10-3 to set a modern day record, starting the season 13-0 at home. Orlando Hudson and Manny Ramirez had two RBIs for the Dodgers, and Andre Eithier also drove in two runs, even though he's only credited with one RBI because the first run he drove home was a double play, which doesn't count as a RBI if a run is driven home. Jesus Flores for the Nationals hit a solo home run in the lone highlight for the Nationals. Clayton Kershaw gets the win for the Dodgers, while Daniel Cabrera gets the loss for the Nationals. The Dodgers have a league-best 21-8 record.
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