Neither of Wednesday night's games were close, but the Lakers-Rockets battle was highlighted by a number of ejections.

- Boston 112, Orlando 94

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +41.7, Magic -41.7

Eddie House and Rajon Rondo led the Celtics (1-1) past the Magic (1-1) in Game 2 of their semifinal series on Wednesday night. Ray Allen had 22 points and 6 rebounds, Eddie House scored 31 points off the bench, and Rajon Rondo stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, 18 assists and 11 boards in the victory. Boston shot 51% from the floor, while holding Orlando to 44% at TD Banknorth Garden. The Celtics won the rebounding battle by seven, and committed just ten turnovers. The Magic attempted twelve more foul shots than the home team, but still entered the fourth quarter with a 22-point deficit. Rashard Lewis led with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Dwight Howard posted 12 points and 12 boards, and Mickael Pietrus added 17 points on 3-for-7 shooting (11-for-14 from the foul line) off the bench in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 24.5

Eddie House, Boston ? 20.2

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 14.8

Mickael Pietrus, Orlando ? 8.8

- L.A. Lakers 111, Houston 98

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +33.9, Rockets -33.9

The Lakers (1-1) beat the Rockets (1-1) in a tenuous match at the Staples Center, which involved Derek Fisher and Ron Artest getting tossed in separate incidents. Kobe Bryant starred with 40 points, Pau Gasol tallied 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Lamar Odom contributed 7 points and 11 boards. Los Angeles shot 50% from the field, while Houston hit 45% of their shots. The Rockets turned the ball over 19 times, and were outscored by 13 points in the second half. Houston coach Rick Adelman sent guard Von Wafer to the locker room in the fourth quarter after an argument. Artest had 25 points and 5 assists, Yao Ming posted 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Carl Landry chipped in 21 points and 10 boards off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 27.8

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 23.6

Ron Artest, Houston ? 17.5

Carl Landry, Houston ? 13.1

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