Jaylen Brown ridiculed the Warriors on social media after Steve Kerr disclosed their ineffective defensive strategy against Brown.
Jaylen Brown played a pivotal role in the Celtics’ overwhelming 52-point victory against the Warriors, contributing 29 points in just 22 minutes. Steve Kerr later disclosed a strategic error, revealing that the Warriors intentionally left Brown’s three-point attempts uncontested to focus on other players, a decision that backfired. Brown humorously endorsed more teams adopting this strategy on social media.
Despite the Warriors’ attempt to limit Brown’s impact, he successfully made 5 out of 10 three-pointers, aiding the Celtics in establishing a commanding 44-point lead by halftime. The massive advantage prompted Golden State to bench their entire team during the intermission, effectively conceding the game.
Kerr explained that their defensive approach aimed to prevent easy points in the paint but admitted it failed, especially in transition, where the Celtics scored 42 points.
With Brown leading all scorers and Jayson Tatum adding 27 points, the Celtics demonstrated their dominance by playing 12 players for significant minutes, rendering the entire fourth quarter as garbage time.
The 11-game winning streak solidified Boston’s position as the league leader, holding an 8.5-game lead over the second-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and a 6.5-game lead in the West.
While Tatum is considered an MVP contender, the Celtics’ success is attributed to the collective effort of the team rather than individual performances.
Joe Mazzulla’s strategic system, reminiscent of soccer, has made the Celtics nearly unbeatable. Brown’s notable contributions, averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, showcase him as a premier two-way player. The defensive prowess of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, coupled with Kristaps Porzingis’s impressive season, contributes to the team’s overall strength.
Despite Tatum’s MVP candidacy, the focus remains on delivering in the postseason, considering the Celtics’ past setbacks as favorites. The team’s health will be crucial as they aim to clinch the franchise’s 18th championship, and the pressure on both players and the organization is immense.