Brown provided 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 victory over Cleveland.
Despite struggling with his shot, Brown was clutch during the fourth quarter as Boston surged for the victory. The veteran wing also led the Celtics with his eight dimes. In what might be an Eastern Conference Finals preview, the Celtics needed top efforts from both Brown and Jayson Tatum to beat the formerly undefeated Cavs. Through 11 games, Brown is averaging what would be a career-high 4.4 assists per contest.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Notches second double-double
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Brown posted 24 points (8-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 139-114 win over Brooklyn.
Brown turned in an impressive night on the glass, resulting in his second double-double and his best mark of the young season in rebounds. However, he was less productive shooting the ball, knocking down 42.1 percent of his attempts from the field. Brown's 24 points certainly helped the cause, but it was Jayson Tatum's team-high 36 points that powered Boston to victory, and Payton Pritchard also chipped in 23 points off the bench.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Shooting woes in return
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Brown (hip) closed with 14 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 113-107 win over the Bucks.
Brown returned to action after missing the last four games due to a left hip strain. The star forward handled his normal workload in the win, though he struggled with efficiency and saw his field-goal percentage drop to 39.2 percent through seven games. Brown is averaged 24.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.3 steals across 36.2 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Will play Sunday
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Brown (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Brown has been upgraded from questionable to available and will make his return to game action after missing four straight contests due to a left hip strain. The veteran forward won't face any restrictions and will slide back into Boston's starting lineup.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Iffy against Miwaukee
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Brown (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bucks, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Brown is in danger of missing his fifth straight contest Sunday due to a left hip strain. However, Brown being initially deemed questionable instead of out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Another absence coming
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Brown (hip) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Brown's absence streak will extend to four games Friday while dealing with a strained left hip. Neemias Queta will likely continue to start until Brown is able to return. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Will miss third straight game
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Brown (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Brown will miss a third straight game after tweaking his hip during the third quarter of Friday's win over the Hornets. The Celtics haven't released an official update on the severity of the injury, but given their strong start, they don't need to rush Brown back into action. Boston has mixed and matched its starting lineup in Brown's previous absences, but Payton Pritchard has proven to be the biggest beneficiary despite coming off the bench.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Will miss second straight game
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Brown (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Brown tweaked his hip during the third quarter of Friday's win over the Hornets and was sidelined for Saturday's rematch. He'll remain out Monday, opening up a few more minutes for Jordan Walsh, but the Celtics opted for a big lineup Saturday, starting Al Horford and Luke Kornet while Payton Pritchard played 29 minutes off the bench.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Won't play Saturday
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Brown is out for Saturday's game versus the Hornets due to a left hip flexor strain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Brown tweaked his hip during the third quarter of Friday's contest and will miss his first game of the season against Charlotte. In his absence, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser (back) are candidates to receive increased playing time. Brown's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Leads Boston in scoring Monday
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Brown had 30 points (10-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-14 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 38 minutes during Monday's 119-108 victory over the Bucks.
Brown shot only 2-for-8 from the field in the first half, though he picked it up in the second and finished as the club's leading scorer. While he had a productive game, the 28-year-old has combined to shoot just 3-for-13 from deep over the last two contests. Brown has begun the season with four consecutive outings with 23-plus points, and Boston remains undefeated Monday thanks in part to Brown and Payton Pritchard, with the latter scoring 28 points while hitting eight threes.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Grabs 10 rebounds Saturday
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Brown had 24 points (6-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and a steal across 38 minutes in Saturday's 124-118 win over the Pistons.
Brown's final stat line was impressive, and he finished as the Celtics' second-highest scorer while leading the team in rebounds and assists. However, the lack of efficiency could be worrisome for fantasy managers playing in category-based leagues. Through three outings. Brown is shooting a mere 37 percent from the field.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Excellent two-way showing in win
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Brown totaled 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 win over the Wizards.
Brown finished just two boards away from a double-double and filled the stat sheet admirably with an excellent overall performance in only 30 minutes. Brown has surpassed the 20-point mark in his first two outings of the campaign, and his role as the Celtics' second go-to player on offense behind Jayson Tatum is set in stone, making Brown a valuable commodity in fantasy regardless of the format.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Hits for 23 in season opener
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Brown posted 23 points (7-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 132-109 win over the Knicks.
The Celtics shot an incredible 47.5 percent as a team from three-point range, and Brown was one of three Boston starters to drain at least five treys on the night. Last season, the 27-year-old forward saw his numbers take a small step back from 2022-23 as the scoring load was spread around a little more, and the defending champs have no reason to change that approach. Even so, Brown has averaged at least 23.0 points a game in four straight seasons, and he's likely to make it five straight in 2024-25.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Good to go Tuesday
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Brown (rest) is available and starting in Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports
Brown got the night off Sunday against Toronto, along with Boston's usual starters. He's averaged 21.8 minutes through three exhibitions so far, posting 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Gets night off
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Coach Joe Mazzulla said Brown (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Brown played 23 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the 76ers and recorded 18 points (7-12 FG), eight rebounds and four assists. Brown's last chance to play during the preseason will come Tuesday in Toronto.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Takes home NBA Finals MVP
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Brown had 21 points (7-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals across 44 minutes during Monday's 106-88 victory over Dallas in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Brown won the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award after averaging a well-rounded 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks across five NBA Finals games. The three-time All-Star helped lead the team to title No. 18 after a dominant season, during which the Celtics boasted the best record in the league. Brown was a force in the 2023-24 playoffs, averaging 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks while shooting an extremely efficient 51.6 percent across 19 games. The Celtics will look to run it back next season with Brown and Jayson Tatum at the helm.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Struggles from field Friday
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Brown closed with 10 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two assists across 27 minutes during Friday's 122-84 loss to the Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Celtics suffered one of the worst losses in NBA Finals history. Brown had a rough showing on both ends of the court and struggled massively from the floor, ending with more field-goal attempts than points scored. Brown is among the Boston players who will look to bounce back quickly, with Game 5 -- and a potential title-clinching win in front of the Celtics' fans at TD Garden -- awaiting Monday.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Scores 30 in Game 3 win
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Brown finished Wednesday's 106-99 victory over Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals with 30 points (12-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block over 41 minutes.
Brown continued his dominance on both sides of the court during Boston's Game 3 win. The star forward was quiet during the first half and posted only six points. But he exploded for another 24 in the second half, helping Boston stake a 3-0 Finals lead. He was also Boston's most efficient scorer while finishing two boards and two dimes short of a triple-double. His defensive effort also helped Boston keep Dallas under 100 points for the third consecutive game. Brown and his fellow Celtics will now look to sweep the Finals in Dallas on Friday.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Stuffs stat sheet in Game 2 victory
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Brown provided 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 victory over the Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Brown struggled a bit with his shot from three-point range, but other than that, he delivered his usual stat-filling performance while also operating as one of Boston's go-to players on offense. Brown has been on a tear of late, scoring 20-plus points in six straight playoff appearances while also contributing on the defensive end. Over that six-game stretch, Brown has averaged 27.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals per contest.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Fills stat sheet in Thursday's win
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Brown accumulated 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-11 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals over 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-89 victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Brown led the Celtics in scoring in the comfortable win, but he did more than just that, as he also left his mark on the defensive end and grabbed headlines with a posterizing dunk during the second quarter. Brown has been alternating with Jayson Tatum in the role of Boston's go-to player on offense, with the Celtics riding whoever has the hottest hand, and that was certainly the case with Brown in the series opener. He's now scored at least 20 points in five straight playoff appearances, representing his longest streak in the current postseason run.
