Jaylen Brown’s exceptional performance this postseason extends beyond his matchup against the Mavericks, showcasing his impressive consistency throughout the playoffs. Recently, he achieved a milestone last seen by Boston legend Larry Bird in the early 1980s. According to Dick Lipe of NBC Sports, “Jaylen Brown is just the 2nd Celtic to shoot at least 50% and score at least 20 points in 7 straight playoff games. The other: Larry Bird in 1984.”
This streak began at the start of the Eastern Conference finals between the Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. During this period, the former California Golden Bears star has averaged 27.4 points on 52.9 percent shooting, along with 5.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Despite the Celtics’ depth and talent, it’s evident they would not be just one win away from securing the 2024 NBA Finals without Brown’s remarkable contributions.
While Brown and the Celtics aren’t focused on matching historical statistics, they are determined to replicate one significant achievement from 1984: winning an NBA title. In that year, Bird and the Celtics triumphed over the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling seven-game series to claim the championship.
Brown’s consistency and high-level play have been crucial for the Celtics’ success this postseason. As the team inches closer to an NBA title, they are drawing inspiration from their storied history while creating new milestones along the way. The focus remains on concluding their playoff journey with a championship, just as Bird and the Celtics did in 1984.
