Jaylen Brown has been impressive in the Celtics’ series against the Cavaliers, which led him to make a bold claim after last night’s win that no one on the Cavs team can guard him. However, his numbers back this up, as he averages 26.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while shooting 61.2% from the field and 44.4% from three.
Furthermore, his efficiency is no surprise to fans and analysts, as he shot a career-best 49.9% from the field in the regular season and has also continued this form going into the playoffs. The Celtics and their fans will hope Jaylen Brown maintains this level of performance and his kind confidence as they look set to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Me being aggressive, I don't think anybody over there can really guard me. I just get into the paint, take my time and I feel like that's what I've been doing, not just in the playoffs but all season long. So, I just get to my spots and just do what I do.Jaylen Brown said in the post game press conference
Jaylen Brown is shooting 61.2% from the field vs. Cleveland in this series.
"I don't think anybody over there can really guard me." pic.twitter.com/g0AzIMiVgC
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) May 14, 2024The C’s are likely to dispatch the Cavaliers soon and will face either the New York Knicks or the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Knicks could have posed a threat, their injury issues make it unlikely and Pacers, on the other hand, could be easily handled by the Celtics.
The real question is whether JB and partner Jayson Tatum, who has picked up some form, can help the Boston Celtics overcome the Western Conference heavyweights. However, with Brown’s form and the Celtics’ strong team performance, they have a good chance of making it to the NBA Finals.
Jaylen Brown on the altercation with Cavs Max Strus
Jaylen Brown made a crucial play in the Celtics’ playoff Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he drove to the basket and finished a layup despite contact from Tristan Thompson. After the play, he grabbed Max Strus’ foot, sending him to the ground and got a common foul for his troubles.
The crowd at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse then booed Brown every time he touched the ball, but he embraced the villain role. He stated at the end of the game that he was simply trying to protect himself after feeling like he was kicked in the head.
I drove to the basket, felt like there was some contact, finished the play, landing on the ground, and I feel like somebody kicking me in the back of the head, or I feel like I got the right to remove or at least try to protect that. I wasn't trying to do nothing there and trying to trip nobody up, but at the same time, you're not about to just kick me in the head. It is what it is. I think they made the right call, and we moved on.Jaylen Brown said in the post-game press conference
Jaylen Brown on his altercation with Max Strus:
“There was some contact. I landed on the ground, and I feel somebody kicking me in the back of my head. I’ve got the right to remove that. You’re not about to just kick me in the head.”
— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) May 14, 2024Brown’s play was instrumental as the Celtics’ won to take the series’ scoreline to 3-1, which now puts them one game away from their third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearance. JB finished with 27 points, eight rebounds, and a crunch-time three-pointer to help seal the victory.
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