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Inglewood, California– boston celtics Ahead jaylen brown Reached a career-high 50 points on the team’s 18-of-26 shooting night on Saturday. A resounding win by 146-115 to stop LA Clippers Six-match winning streak.
Brown received a standing ovation from the large contingent of Celtics fans who had turned out on a rainy evening in Los Angeles to watch the advancing Celtics complete a five-game trip. Half a game behind Boston (22-12) new York Knicks (23-12) for second place in the Eastern Conference.
When Brown was asked when he felt he had found his rhythm and could make big innings, he said, “I knew it before the game.” “In warmups, I could feel like every shot, the ball was coming out of my hand perfectly. My footwork felt great. I did salsa last night. Took some great salsa classes. So, as soon as I went out onto the field, I felt good.”
Brown took the lead in defense kawhi leonardWho averaged 39 points on nearly 70% shooting during the Clippers’ winning streak. On Saturday night, the Browns and the Celtics held Leonard to more than 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting (35.3%).
“I look for those challenges,” Brown said. “I think that’s what gets me the most out of it. Obviously, Kawhi is one of the great players, so I wanted to start with him. And I’m just looking for those matchups. I like when my back is against the wall. When people doubt, it gives me energy. So, even though it would be nice to get some respect … keep it going. I definitely use it as fuel.”
Brown was publicly disappointed at not receiving the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award in December. When the league announced New York he tweeted “smh” Jalen Brunson Had received that honor and later addressed it on his live stream. Brown led Brunson in most major statistical categories except assists in December. The Celtics also defeated the Knicks head-to-head and finished 9-3 for the month, while New York went 10-4. However, Brunson led New York to the NBA Cup championship in December.
Whatever the reason for giving Brunson the nod, Brown was using it as motivation.
“I believe I’m the best two-way player in the world, so I just wanted to come out and show it,” he said.
