Boston Big Blue Rumble Dominates League Spotlight

Jaylen Brown put the Celtics on his back Monday night, helping the hosts rally late for an impressive win over a feisty Suns squad. Brown posted his 6th 40-point game of the season, scoring 41 points to help lead Boston to a 120-112 win over Phoenix. The stellar scoring effort makes Brown Monday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game in the Celtics’ win The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow .

The All-Star forward did most of his damage at the free throw line in the victory as he piled up a career-highs in both free throw makes (19) and free throw attempts (21). He saved his best work in the fourth quarter as he scored 18 of his 41 points in the frame while going a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line. The Suns tried a host of different physical wing defends against Brown but could not slow down the star as the TD Garden crowd chanted ‘MVP’ for Brown on multiple occasions in the fourth quarter.

Brown’s relentless attacking of the paint paid dividends, helping rally from a four-point deficit in the final five minutes to close the game with a 14-2 run. Brown also led the team in rebounds (7) and assists (6) in the victory to help Boston clinch their second straight win on their homestand. The Celtics will go for their third straight win on Wednesday night when they host the Warriors at TD Garden.

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