Brown notched 34 points (12-23 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 44 minutes during Thursday's 103-90 loss to the Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. He also had five turnovers.
Brown supplied a signature Finals performance, but he and his teammates could not overcome Golden State. On a night where Boston supplied just five bench points, Brown was the only Celtic to exceed 20 points. The 25-year-old averaged 23.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 24 playoff contests.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Struggles in Game 5 loss
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Brown finished with 18 points (5-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 44 minutes during Monday's 104-94 loss to the Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Brown tied his series high with nine rebounds and dished four assists, but he had a hard time getting shots to fall all game, finishing with a 5-for-18 mark from the field and missing all five of his three-point attempts. Nearly half of his 18 points came from the charity stripe, from which he went 8-for-10. Brown is shooting just 40.9 percent overall in the series, though he ranks second on Boston with 21.4 points per game through five contests.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Leads Celtics with 27 points
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Brown supplied 27 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 116-100 win over the Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Boston got a combined 77 points from Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart in the crucial Game 3 victory. Brown led the trio with his highest scoring effort of the series so far. He also had his highest Finals rebound total with nine and tied for his high mark in assists with five. Brown is averaging 22.7 points, 7.3 boards, 4.3 assists and 3.0 three-pointers over the first three games of the series.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Excels in Game 1 Finals win
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Brown had 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum couldn't get things going offensively in the contest, finishing with just 12 points on 3-for-17 shooting. Brown stepped up to provide plenty of offense with 24 points, and he rounded out his strong line with seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. He also scored 24 points in the series-clinching Game 7 victory against Miami in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Brown is showing the ability to step up when Tatum struggles. In three games when the latter has scored 12 or fewer points in the postseason, Brown is averaging 30.3 points.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Records 24 points
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Brown registered 24 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and six assists in 44 minutes during Sunday's 100-96 win over the Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brown stuffed the stat sheet and was one of the best players for Boston in a win that punched the team a ticket to the NBA Finals. The former California standout scored 20 or more points in all but one of seven games in the series against the Heat and should play a key role in the Finals against the Warriors.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Scores 20 but fouls out
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Brown fouled out of Friday's 111-103 loss to the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals after recording 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals over 41 minutes.
Brown reached the 20-point mark for the fifth time in the series, but he fouled out and the Celtics certainly missed him down the stretch. Boston will need him at his best if the Celtics want to pull the upset in Game 7 and secure a spot in the Finals to face the Warriors. Brown has been key for the Celtics on offense and is averaging 24.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the current series against the Heat.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Puts up 25 points in Game 5 win
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Brown closed Wednesday's 93-80 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 25 points (10-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 40 minutes.
Brown bounced back from a 5-for-20 shooting performance in Game 4 to lead Boston in scoring in the Game 5 victory. He went an efficient 10-for-19 from the field and knocked down five of nine tries from three-point range. Brown wasn't a big contributor in other areas, but he has scored 24 or more points in four of the five contests in the series thus far and has helped the Celtics climb to within one win of a trip to the NBA Finals.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Explodes for 40 points in loss
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Brown closed Saturday's 109-103 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 40 points (14-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-12 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 42 minutes.
Jayson Tatum didn't have a good performance but Brown managed to carry the Celtics on offense, and even though his efforts were not good enough to give his team a 2-1 lead in the series, this was an excellent outing from an individual perspective. Brown has scored at least 24 points in each game of the current series against the Heat.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Another solid performance
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Brown totaled 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-102 victory over the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brown finished with at least 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists for a second consecutive game and for the fifth time during the postseason. Across 13 playoff appearances, the sixth-year forward has averaged 22.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 37.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Double-double not enough
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Brown racked up 24 points (7-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Tuesday's 118-107 loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brown notched his second 20-point, double-double of the playoffs, but it wasn't enough as the Celtics fumbled a double-digit halftime lead. Brown has been a consistent producer for Boston during the playoffs, but if Marcus Smart (foot) and Al Horford (COVID-19 protocols) remain sidelined for Game 2, they'll need him to reach superstar status to avoid a 2-0 hole.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: All-around effort in Game 6 win
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Brown closed Friday's 108-95 victory over Milwaukee in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 22 points (7-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 41 minutes.
Brown finished with at least 20 points, five rebounds and four assists for a second consecutive game and for the fourth time during the second-round matchup against the Bucks. In the playoffs, the All-Star forward has averaged 22.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 37.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Plays well in losing effort
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Brown finished Wednesday's 110-107 loss to the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with 26 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block over 35 minutes.
Brown supplied a central offensive effort, while co-leading Boston in assists and rebounds. The Celtics were minus-13 in rebounding margin, and Brown, specifically, has been picked on by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nonetheless, Brown has averaged a stout 22.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists through nine playoff contests.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Stars for Celtics in Game 3 loss
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Brown totaled 27 points (8-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 40 minutes during Saturday's 103-101 loss to Milwaukee.
With Jayson Tatum (10 points, 4-for-19 shooting) enduring a rare poor performance, Brown largely carried the slack with his team-leading 27 points. He also corralled 12 rebounds to record his first double-double of the postseason. Brown is averaging 22.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists through seven playoff games.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Leads team in win
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Brown put up 30 points (11-18 FG, 6-10 3PT, 2-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block in Tuesday's 109-86 win over Milwaukee.
After scoring just 12 points in Game 1, Brown took over to help Boston even the series. The sixth-year forward put up his highest point total in a month thanks to 25 first-half points on 9-for-10 shooting.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Subpar performance in loss
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Brown produced 12 points (4-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 101-89 loss to the Bucks.
Brown was experiencing tightness in his left hamstring during the Celtics' opening-round sweep of the Nets, but the All-Star caliber forward was expected to be full-go during Game 1. While that may have been true, it appeared like Brown wasn't himself, though that could certainly be attributed to Milwaukee's elite defense. Brown will look to bounce back Tuesday during Game 2.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Won't have minutes limited
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Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Brown (hamstring) won't have a minutes restriction during Sunday's Game 1 against the Bucks, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
Brown was experiencing tightness in his left hamstring during the Celtics' opening-round sweep of the Nets, and Udoka said the issue could affect him throughout the second-round matchup with Milwaukee. However, the All-Star caliber wing isn't listed on the injury report and is expected to garner his usual workload in Game 1. During Round 1, Brown averaged 22.5 points, 4.3 assists and 2.5 steals in 38.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Not on injury report
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Brown (hamstring) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the Bucks, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.
Brown dealt with left hamstring tightness following Boston's first-round series against the Nets, but he's looked good in practice recently and will be available to begin the second round. While coach Ime Udoka said Thursday that the injury could impact Brown throughout the second round, the 25-year-old will attempt to build upon his first-round performance in which he averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.5 steals in 38.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Expected to play in Game 1
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Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Brown is experiencing left hamstring tightness but is expected to play in Game 1 against the Bucks on Sunday.
Udoka said Thursday that Brown's injury could affect him throughout the team's second-round series against Milwaukee, but the star wing is expected to play through the issue. Brown was productive during the Celtics' first-round series against Brooklyn, averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 38.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Pours in 23 points in win
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Brown recorded 23 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 win over the Nets.
The one-two punch of Brown and Jayson Tatum continues to befuddle the Brooklyn defense. The former is in the midst of an excellent series against the Nets, as he's scored 23 points for the second time in three games. Although he only converted one three-pointer, his mid-range jumper was on point. The standout swing man converted 56.2 percent of his shot attempts.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Leads C's to Game 2 win
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Brown delivered 22 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists, four rebounds and three steals over 39 minutes in Wednesday's 114-107 Game 2 win.
Brown's 10 points in the fourth quarter sparked Boston's comeback win. His three steals were also part of a collective team defensive effort that held Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to 8-of-30 shooting. The series now heads to Brooklyn for two games, with Game 3 on Saturday night.
