He maintained an average of 28.3 points across three victories.
The Warriors seemed to have overlooked the end of the All-Star break, neglecting to guard Jaylen Brown effectively. Their bold strategy backfired spectacularly as Brown exploded for 29 points in the Celtics’ dominating 140-88 victory on Sunday afternoon. It appeared that Brown could have effortlessly scored 40 points if he had continued playing.
This remarkable performance was just one in a series of outstanding showings. Throughout the week, Brown maintained an average of 28.3 points, along with 5.3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. This stellar performance guided the Celtics to a perfect 3-0 record for the week and earned Brown the Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors.
Marking his fourth career weekly honor, this recognition comes after his last accolade in March of 2023. In the game against the 76ers, Brown scored an impressive 31 points on 11-of-14 shooting, making him the first Celtic since Paul Pierce in 2008 to score more than 30 points on fewer than 15 shot attempts at TD Garden.
LeBron James received the Western Conference Player of the Week honor. Brown’s exceptional week also saw him as the only player in the NBA to average at least 28 points while shooting over 60 percent from the field and 45 percent from beyond the arc (with a minimum of three 3-point field goals attempted).
With an impressive 11-game winning streak, Brown and the Celtics are set to face the Cavaliers on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland.