Before the start of the season, the idea of Jaylen Brown leading the Celtics in playoff scoring would’ve obviously seemed unlikely. Yet with injuries depriving Boston of their top options, the mantle has passed to the second-year forward.
Brown, 21, has delivered so far in the postseason. Even in a Game 4 loss against the Bucks, Brown totaled a career high 34 points. His scoring ability helped Boston close a 20-point deficit. Despite falling in the end, it was an impressive performance.
And through four postseason contests, Brown is pacing the Celtics’ offense with 23.8 points per game.