Jaylen Brown showed relentless effort both in rebounding and in the paint against the defending champs, showcasing why he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Brown delivered an outstanding offensive performance, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Denver Nuggets. Despite the Celtics’ 115-109 loss, Brown’s individual efforts significantly influenced the game, especially on prime-time television. With Jayson Tatum struggling, Brown’s contributions prevented what could have been a much larger deficit.
Numerous mistakes occurred, particularly ones involving Brown, which included seven free throw misses and several missed inside looks.