With the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game 7 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, it was confirmed that the Eastern Conference semifinals will have a repeat of the one in 2018. The Celtics faced the Cavs in that series, which the LeBron James-led Cleveland side won.
Even after 6 years of that loss, it still stings, admitted Jaylen Brown. “I feel like I’ve come a long way… It still stings a little bit that we lost in the end in Game 7. So we’re gonna make sure this series is a little different,” said a motivated Brown when he was asked about the match-up.
Jaylen Brown also declared that “ain’t no friends in the playoffs,” when asked about a match-up against his pal, Donovan Mitchell, who has been in fiery form of his own. Speaking of the Cavs ace, Jaylen added, “He’s explosive, three-level scorer, his strength gives him an advantage on a lot of defenders.”
LeBron James was in a similar explosive form when he came clutch in game 7 of the series back in 2018. His 35 points secured an NBA Finals spot for the Cavs after vanquishing the Cs in game 7. A matured Jaylen Brown has looked assured in the playoff series so far and will look to continue on the same gear.
Jaylen Brown’s 2024 Playoff Series in Numbers
Jaylen Brown has been in fine form this year, scoring 23 points per game in the regular season. The shooting guard maintained consistency in the playoff series against the Heat as well and scored 22.7 points per game over the course of the 5 games.
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After scoring 17 points in the first game, he scored his series-high 33 in game 2 from 13-23 shooting along with 8 rebounds in the losing effort. The Celtics turned the corner in the next 3 games to clinch the series, with Brown adding 22, 17 and 25 points, respectively.
The Celtics will welcome the Mavs at TD Garden on Tuesday, where Jaylen and Co. will have their opportunity to avenge the 2018 heartbreak.
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