The Boston Celtics earned their second straight win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Joe Mazzola The team won 140-122 Behind some stellar offensive play. Five members of Boston’s rotation finished with double-digit scoring.
Jaylen Brown, who played exceptionally well throughout the first two months of the season, finished with a game-high 30 points, extending his scoring hot streak. He has now made eight straight appearances and scored 30 or more goals.
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When speaking to the media after the game, Celtics guard Payton Prichard praised his All-Star teammate.
“He’s a great player in the NBA.” Pritchard said. “He should be in the MVP conversation for sure, he shows it every night.”
Brown currently Seventh place On the ladder of the best player in the NBA. He’s behind Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wimpanyama.
However, Brown’s presence in the top 10 in the MVP race is proof that he is having the best season of his career to date. Through 28 games, he averaged 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists, shooting 50.2% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range. He’s also getting to the line at a career-high rate, with 7.4 attempts per game while shooting 78.3%.
Brown has embraced his status as the Celtics’ main offensive weapon this season. He thrives under pressure and could finish the season as part of an All-NBA selection. However, he faces an uphill battle to find himself a contender for the MVP award, which may upset Pritchard.
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