May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) walks off the court after losing to the New York Knicks in game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown Makes Emotional Statement After Celtics-Knicks Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 16, 2025 11:56 PM ET

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics had their season ended when they lost to the New York Knicks (in Game 6) by a score of 119-81.

The Celtics played the final two games of the series without Jayson Tatum.

Jaylen Brown finished the loss with 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 8/20 from the field.

After the tough loss, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP made a very honest statement when he met with the media.

Brown: "Losing to the Knicks feels like death... I was always taught that there's life after death, so we'll get ready for whatever's next. Whatever's next in the journey; I'll be ready for."

Brown finished his ninth NBA 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.

Via HoopsHype : "Jaylen Brown (age 28) passed Kevin Garnett in playoff scoring tonight. He's No. 42 in history.

He also moved ahead of Robert Horry in three-pointers for No. 17."

Jaylen Brown (age 28) passed Kevin Garnett in playoff scoring tonight. He's No. 42 in history.

He also moved ahead of Robert Horry in three-pointers for No. 17.
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) May 17, 2025