Sep 24, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown Makes Blunt Statement After Celtics-Knicks Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 12, 2025 11:48 PM ET

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks (in Manhattan) by a score of 121-113.

In addition to falling into a 3-1 hole, the Celtics also lost Jayson Tatum to injury at the end of the fourth quarter.

Via Bleacher Report: "Jayson Tatum was emotional after his injury

Hope he's okay "

Jayson Tatum was emotional after his injury

Hope he's okay pic.twitter.com/kZvZByjeVn
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 13, 2025

After the game, Jaylen Brown made an honest statement when he met with the media.

He was asked about what the team said in the locker room (h/t Celtics on CLNS).

Brown: "We didn't say much.... There wasn't a lot to say. Obviously, J.T. everybody's concerned with him but tonight, our defense let us down. No resistance."

Brown finished the loss with 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 7/16 from the field and 2/8 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

Via Law Murray of The Athletic: "Largest Celtics lead, 2025 East semis vs Knicks

Game 1: 20 (loss)
Game 2: 20 (loss)
Game 3: 31 (win)
Game 4: 14 (loss)"

Largest Celtics lead, 2025 East semis vs Knicks

Game 1: 20 (loss)
Game 2: 20 (loss)
Game 3: 31 (win)
Game 4: 14 (loss)
— Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) May 13, 2025

Brown will now have to step up in a big way if Tatum misses time.

The former Cal star finished the regular season with averages of 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 63 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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