Jaylen Brown blossomed in many aspects! He scored 19+6+5 plus-minus value +29, tied for the highest rate in the game, and the Celtics defeated the Knicks
2025-05-11 04:46
Brown played 36 minutes in this game, made 7 of 18 shots, 2 of 6 three-pointers, and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and contributing 1 steal and 1 block. His plus-minus value reached +29, tying the highest in the game, which shows his strong influence on both offense and defense.
Although scoring was not the most dazzling performance in Brown's career, his contributions in multiple dimensions were extremely critical. Especially when the Celtics were once chased by the Knicks to a single-digit gap, Brown continuously blocked the opponent's breakthrough route on the defensive end, and at the same time led his teammates through breakthroughs and passes on the offensive end, helping the Celtics to open up the score again. Throughout the third quarter, his plus-minus value soared, which was one of the core rhythms of the team's one-wave attack to defeat the opponent.
It is worth mentioning that Brown not only maintained a stable output in personal scoring, but also frequently participated in team cooperation and sent out 5 assists, reflecting his continued growth in offensive organization. With Tatum's ups and downs, Brown used practical actions to support the Celtics' offensive stability.
More importantly, his defensive performance. Facing the constant attack of the Knicks' front line, Brown repeatedly faced Brunson and Hart, using physical confrontation and footwork to effectively limit the opponent's scoring. The plus-minus value of +29 is the best footnote to his offensive and defensive conversion efficiency.
This victory not only made up for the loss, but also helped the Celtics regain the initiative in the series. As one of the important core players in the team, Jaylen Brown's performance in Game 3 was undoubtedly a shot in the arm. Whether it was physical confrontation, reading the game, or the ability to handle key moments, he showed the demeanor of a leader.
As the series enters a white-hot stage, whether Brown can continue this efficient and all-around performance will directly determine whether the Celtics can have the last laugh in this round of strong dialogue.
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