In Orlando, the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 95-94 in a thriller to even the series at two games apiece. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 27 points and Rajon Rondo led them in rebounds with 14, but it was Glen "Big Baby" Davis who was heroic. Davis hit the game-winning jumper as time expired to give them the win, after relinquishing a nine-point lead with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter. Dwight Howard led the Magic with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Rashard Lewis also had a good game for the Magic, scoring 22 points. Game 5 is Tuesday in Boston.
In Houston, the Houston Rockets played surprisingly well in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, beating them 99-87 to also even their series at two games apiece. Yao Ming, the Rockets' superstar, missed the game and will miss the rest of the playoffs with a broken foot. Rockets' guard Aaron Brooks led the Rockets with 34 points, and Luis Scola led them in rebounds with 14. Pau Gasol of the Lakers had a very productive game, leading his team in points with 30 and rebounds with nine. Kobe Bryant, Lakers' superstar, only scored 15 points in easily his worst game of the playoffs. Game 5 is Tuesday in Los Angeles.
In Oakland, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 to win their 22nd game of the season, which gives them the best record in the American League. Brett Cecil of the Blue Jays pitched an excellent game, pitching eight innings and only giving up five hits and no runs in his second major league start. Alex Rios drove in three runs for the Blue Jays, as the Athletics struggle. Dallas Braden got the loss for the Athletics, whose loss brings their record to 11-18.
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