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Jaylen Brown Reacts To Celtics' Dominant Game 1 Playoff Victory
TL;DR
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points as the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of the playoffs. Brown praised the team's performance, showcasing their signature style of basketball.
Key points
- Jaylen Brown scored 26 points
- Celtics won 123-91 against 76ers
- Game 1 of the playoffs
- Celtics showcased their typical basketball style
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown
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Jaylen Brown felt the Boston Celtics demonstrated their typical brand of basketball during Sunday's 123-91 rout over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston commenced the playoffs with a wire-to-wire Game 1 win. Brown didn't miss a beat from a stellar regular season, tallying 26 points at TD Garden.
Brown praised his team's tenacious play after the game, via Daniel Donabedian of Clutch Points.
"That was Celtics basketball," Brown said. "We've been the harder-playing team all year. That can't change now that the playoffs have started."
The offense enjoyed another efficient scoring outburst, going 45-of-90 from the floor. Ten different players made at least one three-pointer.
Yet Brown was particularly proud of Boston's defense. The 76ers scored just 18 points in a lopsided first quarter and made just four three-point tries.
Brown feels defense is the key to Boston advancing beyond the opening round.
Q&A
What was Jaylen Brown's performance in Game 1 of the playoffs?
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points in the Celtics' 123-91 victory over the 76ers.
How did the Boston Celtics perform in their playoff opener against the 76ers?
The Boston Celtics won Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant score of 123-91.
What did Jaylen Brown say about the Celtics' Game 1 victory?
Jaylen Brown expressed that the Celtics demonstrated their typical brand of basketball during the victory.
