10 takeaways from the third win against the Detroit Pistons

#1 - Jaylen Brown passing on display

As we’ve noticed in previous games, Jaylen Brown’s passing and post-up volume have increased this year. To score the Boston Celtics’ first basket, we saw a great example of this. Brown used his strength and handle to force his way to the rim, attract defensive attention in the paint, and deliver a beautiful pass to Porzingis, who was wide open beyond the three-point line.

A few minutes later, the Finals MVP provided another example of his improved passing and handling. With a live dribble skip pass from his right hand to the corner, Brown showed that he’s taken a significant step toward becoming a playmaker.

We even witnessed a slick behind-the-back assist…