Jaylen Brown Shines with 40 Points as Celtics Dominate Pacers
Following his unexpected exclusion from the All-NBA team this year, Jaylen Brown delivered a message on Wednesday night to the voters who did not vote for him. The 40-point outburst in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals ignited a 126-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers, propelling the Boston Celtics to a 2-0 series advantage.
When questioned about being left off the All-NBA team, Jaylen Brown stated that he had more important things to focus on than regular-season awards. He said they were just two games away from the Finals. Honestly, I don’t have the time to care. Whether deliberately or not, Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA argument was showcased to the global audience at the ideal moment.
Jaylen Brown on not making All NBA:
“We’re two games from the Finals, so I don’t have the time to give a fuck.” pic.twitter.com/vBJkWo14mO
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzellNBA) May 24, 2024
Jaylen Brown’s Aggressive Scoring Tactics
The confident and dominant shooting wing player attempted 17 shots inside the 3-point arc, 10 shots outside the arc, and 11 shots from the free-throw line while matching his career playoff-best in scoring. He also matched his highest career playoff points in a quarter with 17 points in the second quarter.
Jaylen Brown explained that he was simply being aggressive with his scoring method. Desired to transition to a fast-paced style of play. Intended to target their shorter guards to apply pressure, drive to the hoop, and draw fouls.
Jaylen Brown in Game 2
▫️ 40 POINTS
▫️ 14/27 FGs
▫️ 4/10 3PTs
▫️ 8/11 FTs
▫️ 5 REBOUNDS
▫️ 2 ASSISTS
▫️ 1 STEALHe did not make All-NBA 👀 pic.twitter.com/QpJXjhzOGL
— Celtics Junkies (@Celtics_Junkies) May 24, 2024
Jaylen Brown was consistently in attack mode throughout the entire season, so this was not a new occurrence for him. He scored an impressive average of 23.0 points per game, a remarkable achievement considering he plays alongside Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis, both elite scorers, and also achieved a career-best shooting percentage of 49.9 percent.
It was somewhat poetic that Jaylen Brown was facing off against Tyrese Haliburton, one of the players who had been selected over him for the All-NBA Third Team. Naturally, JB ended up scoring four times the amount of points as Indy’s point guard.
It’s worth mentioning that Haliburton had to exit the game in the third quarter because of a tight hamstring, but before that, Brown had scored more points than him, 31 to 10. Nevertheless, Brown was not aiming to make a personal statement. This was all about showcasing how his influence resulted in victories. And that is just one of the many aspects that head coach Joe Mazzulla admires about him.
“Poise, patience, discipline…”
Coach Joe Mazzulla shares what he saw from Jaylen Brown’s 40-point night 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/mojUVaQzg7
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2024
With that method, Brown has reached his peak performance. In Game 1, he became the hero by making crucial plays on offense and defense at the end of regulation. He was clearly the most powerful player on the court during Game 2. Furthermore, his team is just two victories shy of securing a spot in the NBA Finals.
Ultimately, that is the only statement of importance when the day is over.