NBA Playoffs Wednesday 8-19

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Toronto 104 – Brooklyn 99… The Raptors used a fourth-quarter rally to overtake the Nets and take a 2-0 series lead. Fred VanVleet scored a 24 points and dished off 10 assists. Normal Powell added 24 points off the bench. Game 3 is tomorrow.

Boston 128 – Philadelphia 101… Jayson Tatum pumped in 33 points as the Celtics handled the 76ers to go up 2-0 in the series. Kemba Walker added 22 points. Jaylen Brown tossed in 20 points. Game 3 is tomorrow.

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Utah 124 – Denver 105… The Jazz put the game away with a big third quarter and evened the series at a game apiece. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points. Jeremy Clarkson had 26 points off the bench. Game 3 is tomorrow.

Dallas 127 – L.A. Clippers 114… The Mavericks fought off the Clippers to even the series at 1-1. Luka Doncic scored 28 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 23 for Dallas. Game 3 is tomorrow.