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Last updated: April 21, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NBA Playoff Action & Awards

The Eastern Conference playoff slate featured the Celtics hosting the 76ers for Game 2, where Celtics forward Jaylen Brown attacked the basket with force, notably putting center Adem Bona on a poster early in the contest following live coverage. Meanwhile, the reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expanded his trophy collection, securing the Clutch Player of the Year award to further bolster his sterling résumé following a dominant regular season performance. In the Western Conference aftermath, Magic center Jalen Duren vowed more aggression heading into the next contest, promising to increase his offensive involvement after being limited to just four shot attempts in Game 1 due to suffocating opposition defense.