Boston Keeps Its Aim High as Brown's Thrilling Performance Surprises Suns
Brown was living at the free throw line against Phoenix.
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If you can't beat 'em, join 'em . After criticizing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for foul-baiting and NBA referees for rewarding it last week, Jaylen Brown had a historic game at the free-throw line for the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Brown went 19 for 21 at the charity stripe, setting career highs in makes and attempts.
That accounted for nearly half of his 41 points as he led the Celtics to a 120-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden. In the process, Brown became just the third Boston player in the last 20 years to attempt at least 20 foul shots in a game, joining Paul Pierce and Jayson Tatum. He attacked the basketball all night long, getting 10 free throw attempts in the first quarter alone.
Jaylen Brown tonight: 41 points (6th 40-point game) 10-20 FG 19-21 FT (Both career-highs) 7 rebounds 6 assists 1 steal 1 block ā Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) March 17, 2026 Brown has been the Celtics' MVP all season, and that was true again on Monday. He also notched seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block, putting together one of his most complete games of the year. Devin Booker nearly matched him, netting 40 points in a losing effort for the Suns.