Brown playing at MVP-level for Celtics over incredible five-game span

Brown playing at MVP-level for Celtics over incredible five-game span originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye isn’t the only Boston athlete playing at an MVP-level right now.

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With Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an Achilles injury, Jaylen Brown has taken his game to a higher level as the No. 1 option for the Boston Celtics.

Brown is averaging 29 points (career high), 6.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists (career high), while shooting 49.9 percent from the field (career high) and 34.7 percent from 3-point range this season. He’s also shooting a career-best 77.7 percent from the free throw line. His 6.9 free throws attempted per game and 58.7 true shooting percentage represent career highs as well.

If Brown maintains his 29 points per game average, it would be the third-highest in a single season in C’s history.

Brown’s scoring, playmaking, rebounding, defense and leadership have helped the Celtics earn a 12-9 record through 21 games despite a tough schedule and the introduction of many new players into the lineup.

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Brown ranks seventh among all players in points per game, fourth in total points and second in field goals made. He has scored 30-plus points in 11 games so far.

The last five games, in particular, have been really impressive for Brown. The Celtics have beaten four very good teams — Cavaliers, Knicks, Magic and Pistons — over that span, along with a narrow loss to the Timberwolves.

Brown has led the way during this difficult stretch, especially offensively. He’s averaging 34 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.0 assists over these five games.

Here’s an in-depth look at Brown’s fantastic play in the last five matchups.

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Dec. 2 vs. Knicks

Score: 123-117 Celtics

Brown’s stats: 42 points, four rebounds, four assists

The Celtics trailed the Knicks by 13 in the second quarter before Brown put the team on his back and scored 18 in the frame to give Boston a lead it would protect through the rest of the night.

This was Brown’s third 40-point game of the season (he had three all of last season) and his second in the last week. He did it…

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Publish date : 2025-12-03 13:02:00

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