Reigning Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jaylen Brown put together a tone-setting performance for the Boston Celtics in their Game 1 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
The best part was that he brought it on both sides of the ball.
“What you saw tonight is the challenge he took for himself coming into the year,” said head coach Joe Mazzulla. “Not wanting to be defined by one thing.”
Though Brown may not want to be defined by one thing, his showing in the series opener certainly could be.
Energy.
Despite being the team’s leading scorer with 22 points, Jaylen’s biggest plays came on the defensive end.