On Sunday, the Boston Celtics secured a 124-107 blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers to improve to a 62-16 record. It was also their 13th straight home victory.
With Jayson Tatum sidelined due to a knee injury, Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics in scoring, notching 26 points, four rebounds, and three three-pointers while shooting 10-of-17 from the field. Jaylen Brown also became the 15th player in Boston Celtics history to surpass the 10,000 career points threshold with his driving left-handed shot in the opening minute of the third quarter.
“It was great, especially all of the supporters who have supported me from Day One,” said Brown via Associated Press. “Obviously, things have been up-and-down throughout the early stages of my career, and I’ve been able to get different opportunities, been able to improve, but also been able to gain more responsibility.”
Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have bigger fish to fry
While reaching 10,000 career points is a commendable feat for Jaylen Brown, and he’ll probably have more, he knows there’s more ahead for him and the Boston Celtics, as they’re pursuing their first NBA championship since the 2008 season.
The good news for Boston Celtics fans is that their current core is one of the best they’ve had in years, which is why Jaylen Brown is confident about their chances.
“We’re a great team from top to bottom. The chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and we’ve got no weak links,” Jaylen Brown said via NBC Sports Boston. “Our guys come out and they’re ready to play.”
“A lot of times they’re the ones running and controlling the game,” Jaylen Brown added about the Boston Celtics’ bench unit. “So, going to the playoffs, we’re looking for somebody to step up and big for us each night.”
To his credit, Jaylen Brown is a big reason why the Boston Celtics have been dominant so far this season, averaging 23.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per season while shooting 50.1 percent from the floor.
