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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals how text from Jaylen Brown sparked historic performance in rout of Clippers

After the Boston Celtics pulled away from the Sacramento Kings for a 120-106 win on Thursday night, they had a flight to catch. But instead of relaxing on the plane, Celtics star Jaylen Brown was already thinking about how he was going to hound the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday evening.

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Jaylen Brown’s declaration after dropping 50 points, guarding Kawhi Leonard

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers came into Saturday night’s game as the hottest team in the NBA, having won six games in a row. They could’ve won 33 in a row coming in, but nothing was going to stop the highly-motivated Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

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Jaylen Brown Is No Longer Jayson Tatum’s 'Robin': Gilbert Arenas

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most dominant teams in the East over the last decade. They have been a perennial championship contender and even added the elusive hardware in 2024 with an NBA title.

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Shorthanded Bulls face Celtics' Jaylen Brown after 50-piece

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been a big problem for opposing NBA teams. He'll be the Chicago Bulls' problem for the first time this season when they visit the Celtics on Monday night.

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Jaylen Brown’s 50-point Game Performance Overshadowed All Lineup Variables

Jaylen Brown’s 50-point game mission-driven night rendered rotation questions, including Ivica Zubac’s return, secondary to efficiency, intent, and control.

Jaylen Brown News / Stadium Rant / January 4

Salsa & Snubs: Jaylen Brown Has Career Night As Boston Celtics Continue To Win

On second thought, keep the snubs coming. Oh, and salsa, too. Days after the NBA announced that Jaylen Brown had shockingly missed out on being named Eastern Conference Player of the Month, the four-time All-Star had one of his best performances as a professional.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 4

10 takeaways from Boston winning the isolation battle in LA

A few nights ago, we had a battle between the Jazz’s ball movement and the Celtics’ more stagnant approach — which was won by Joe Mazzulla’s team, taking revenge after a last-second loss in Boston earlier this season.

Derrick White News / CelticsBlog / January 4

“We’re just hungry”: How Derrick White’s impact vs. Clippers embodied the Celtics

Derrick White’s presence shaped a Boston Celtics effort that the Los Angeles Clippers anticipated, but still couldn’t prevent on Saturday night. It also encapsulated everything the Celtics are trying to establish themselves as, too.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / January 4

Jaylen Brown doing something with Boston Celtics that Jayson Tatum never did after 50-point game

Jaylen Brown outpaces Jayson Tatum’s career pace after 50-point performance for Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics continued their climb up the Eastern Conference standings on Saturday night, powered by Jaylen Brown’s 50-point explosion in a 146–115 win over the LA Clippers.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 4

Jaylen Brown Made Personal Kawhi Leonard Demand Hours Before Celtics vs Clippers, Joe Mazzulla Reveals

Last night, the Boston Celtics snapped the Los Angeles Clippers’ winning streak by earning a massive 146-115 win at the Intuit Dome. Forward Jaylen Brown absolutely stole the show.

Jaylen Brown News / Total Apex Sports / January 4

Jaylen Brown Drops 50 Piece as Celtics Demolish Clippers in Statement Win

Sometimes, you can just tell when a player is in that zone. It’s not just about the ball going through the hoop; it’s the strut back on defense for the Celtics and Brown, the silence of the opposing crowd, and the growing resignation on the defenders’ faces.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 4

NBA roundup: Jaylen Brown pours in 50 as Celtics rout Clippers

Jaylen Brown tied a career high with 50 points, Derrick White added 29 and the sharp-shooting Boston Celtics earned a 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who saw their six-game winning streak end Saturday night at Inglewood, Calif.

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Jaylen Brown (50 points), Celtics blast Clippers

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Paul Pierce: Jaylen Brown not in NBA MVP conversation because everyone hates Celtics

Jaylen Brown keeps doing his job. Paul Pierce thinks that might be part of the problem. Asked why Brown’s name hasn’t shown up more often in MVP conversations, Pierce didn’t dance around it.

Derrick White News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Derrick White’s Defense Puts Him in NBA History Books

The Boston Celtics franchise has a long history of being a defensive-minded team. The latest iteration of Boston’s defensive culture has Jaylen Brown and Derrick White leading the way.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / January 3

‘No Ceiling’ Celtics Playing With House Money As NBA Season Ramps Up

Well, with the holidays now in the rear-view mirror, the real NBA season has finally begun. With 30-plus of the regular-season’s 82 games now in the books, teams — for better or worse — have a pretty strong sense of what they’re made of.

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Celtics Insider Shuts Down Anfernee Simons Trade Rumor

The Boston Celtics' identity is forming, and it may not require another big man acquisition ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline. That's how the rumor mill is shaking up now, anyway, as the calendar turns to 2026.

Derrick White News / Celtics Life / January 1

Derrick White's 7 blocks leads Celtics over Jazz

https://kjzz.com/sports/jazz-vs-celtics-highlights-include-a-ferocious-jam The Celtics got back in the win column over the Jazz thanks to a huge night

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / December 31

Celtics star Derrick White makes unique NBA history in win over Jazz

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had one of the best games of his career in Tuesday night's win over the Utah Jazz, and he made NBA history in the process.

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Two Celtics Trade Reunions That Don't Make Sense, and One That Does

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