Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown shares candid post-game remarks following the team's rout of the New York Knicks.
The Boston Celtics seemed unfazed by the boisterous fans of the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, joyously winning Game 3 of the NBA playoffs with a 115-93 score. Yet, Jaylen Brown didn't appear too thrilled following the blowout, instead sounding cool and composed.
After two agonizing losses at home, Boston managed to avoid an embarrassing sweep and put the Knicks ahead 2-1 in the series. Despite the heartbreaking losses, Brown remained optimistic, a sentiment he expressed after the disappointing defeat at home.
However, after the Game 3 rout, Brown delivered a blunt message to the media, stating, "You gotta beat us four times, that's what it comes down to." He emphasized, "There's a lot of basketball to be played."
The Knicks were left red-faced in front of their adoring supporters, including actor Ben Stiller, legendary Knicks stars Patrick Ewing and Allan Houston, and famed Knicks fan and Academy Award-nominated director Spike Lee.
Jaylen Brown's Game-Changing Performance
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics' charge, contributing 19 points in 36 minutes on Saturday. Five Celtics players scored in double figures, setting the Knicks back on their heels.
The defending NBA champions experienced a surge in collective momentum, with Brown paving the way. He confidently navigated through the Knicks' defense, scoring inside and swishing outside with a natural ease.
"I don't think anyone on our team, or maybe even in the league, can penetrate the defense like I can," Brown boasted. His long-range game was on display, accompanied by an impressive pump fake.
Jayson Tatum logged the second-most minutes for Boston, totaling 40 minutes and contributing 22 points. Payton Pritchard led the team with 23 points.
The suddenly underdog Celtics sent shockwaves through the basketball world with their emphatic victory, a much-needed momentum-shifter in the series. Brown left no doubt about the battle's long journey, reminding everyone that it's still a prolonged series.
Enrichment Data:
After the game, Jaylen Brown surpassed Chauncey Billups to move into the 44th spot on the all-time playoff scoring list[1]. He also moved up on the all-time playoff three-pointers made list, now ranking 18th[1].
Brown's impressive shooting performance, combined with the team's overall improvement in three-point shooting, helped the Celtics establish an early lead in Game 3[1]. However, detailed statistics specific to the final outcome of Game 3 (e.g., whether it was a "rout") are not available.
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Jaylen Brown's dominating performance in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs saw him surpass Chauncey Billups to move into the 44th spot on the all-time playoff scoring list. He also climbed up the ranks on the all-time playoff three-pointers made list, now sitting at 18th. Brown's impressive shooting, coupled with the team's improved three-point accuracy, helped the Celtics take an early lead in the game. After the game, Brown warned the Knicks that they must beat the Celtics four times to win the series, emphasizing that "there's a lot of basketball to be played." Despite the Knicks' boisterous fans and two previous home losses, Brown led the Celtics to a 115-93 victory, sending shockwaves through the basketball world and narrowing the series gap to 2-1 in favor of the Knicks.
