May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after his three point basket against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Jaylen Brown's Performance In Celtics-Knicks Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 16, 2025 10:39 PM ET

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics had their season come to an end when they lost to the New York Knicks by a score of 119-81.

Jaylen Brown finished the Game 6 loss with 20 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 8/20 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "Jaylen Brown in Game 6:

20 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
-30

Fouled out in the 3Q."

Jaylen Brown in Game 6:

20 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
-30

Fouled out in the 3Q. pic.twitter.com/V03fyYinX8
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 17, 2025

Many people reacted to Brown's performance on social media.

Keith Smith: "Credit to Jaylen Brown. He gave it all he had tonight. Wasn't all great, but he showed up to play on a night when most of the Celtics haven't had anything going."

Credit to Jaylen Brown. He gave it all he had tonight. Wasn't all great, but he showed up to play on a night when most of the Celtics haven't had anything going.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) May 17, 2025

@MGRADS: "Jaylen Brown fouling out in 3 quarters???????? 8-20???????"

Jaylen Brown fouling out in 3 quarters???????? 8-20??????? pic.twitter.com/RLfYODidw9
— GRADS (@MGRADS) May 17, 2025

Underdog: "Jaylen Brown #1 option talks"

Jaylen Brown #1 option talks pic.twitter.com/WkWHpV25K8
— Underdog (@Underdog) May 17, 2025

Hater Central: "Jaylen Brown in Game 6:

20 Points
8-20 FG
7 Turnovers
6 Fouls

NUMBER 1 OPTION NEXT YEAR…IN BEIJING"

Jaylen Brown in Game 6:

20 Points
8-20 FG
7 Turnovers
6 Fouls

NUMBER 1 OPTION NEXT YEAR…IN BEIJING pic.twitter.com/XvdxTWb2Qv
— Hater Central (@TheHateCentral) May 17, 2025

ESPN's SportsCenter: "Jaylen Brown has fouled out in the third quarter of Game 6."