2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

In the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers stole Game 2 against the Boston Celtics in Boston, with Edgecombe recording a 30-10 performance to stun the Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-0 series lead aided by Marcus Smart's defense on Kevin Durant, while Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion during the San Antonio Spurs' Game 2 loss. Several other first-round series are also underway, with Portland's Scoot Henderson turning in his best game of the season.