Jaylen Brown Makes Feelings Clear About Jalen Brunson After Knicks-Celtics Game

After the big win, Brown spoke about Knicks star Jalen Brunson.

Brown (h/t SNY's Knicks Videos): "JB's tough. I give him all the credit in the world. He's tough. He uses his body well, he's physical. He knows how to sell and get those calls, he's crafty, he makes tough shots and he likes those big moments... My goal was just to stay between him and the basket."

The Celtics did a good job of keeping Brunson in check during Game 5.

He finished with 22 points, one rebound and six assists while shooting 7/17 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

The All-Star point guard also fouled out.

The Knicks still lead the Celtics 3-2 in the series with Game 6 on Friday night in New York City.

Via Tommy Beer: "In the four Game 6’s he’s played in a Knicks uniform, Jalen Brunson is averaging:
38.3 points,
6.8 assists, and
3.5 made three-pointers.

averaging."

As for Brown, he is coming off a season where he won the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.