Jaylen Brown was a force of nature for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, putting up 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five three-pointers on the way to a 109-100 win over the Orlando Magic.
With this impressive statline, NBA.com/Stats pointed out that Brown became the second player in franchise history to record 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ three-pointers in a playoff game.
The first person to achieve such a feat was Brown’s close friend and teammate, Jayson Tatum, who has done it twice.
In the @celtics Game 2 victory, Jaylen Brown became the 2nd player in franchise history to record 35+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ AST, & 5+ 3PM in a playoff game.
The first?
Jayson Tatum (2x) 🍀🍀 https://t.co/Dfego7vw7n pic.twitter.com/LwXHlQCorX
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) April 24, 2025
Brown has gotten off to a great start in this year’s playoffs.
He is averaging 26.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists during these first two games and is reminding everyone why he was Finals MVP last year.
Brown had another stellar season in 2024-25, averaging 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 46.3 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from the three-point line.
His performance on Wednesday was gritty and aggressive, and he set the energy and tempo for the rest of his team.
Tatum was out of the game because of injury, which put a bigger spotlight on Brown
But again and again throughout his career, Brown has shown that doesn’t bother him.
He is ready and eager to step up to the challenges that are presented to him and isn’t easily scared.
The Magic have youth and energy, but the Celtics were able to work around them during these first two games.
With the series heading to Orlando, there are concerns they might get the upper hand in Games 3 and 4.
Brown will work hard to make sure that isn’t the case, even if Tatum and others miss more games.
He has already made history with his Wednesday night showing, and Brown is intent on becoming a champion again.
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