Jaylen Brown: 'We’re not here to play around'
“I think that’s what we need,” Brown said, “I think we just need everybody to be on the same page and everybody to come out with the right effort. That’s 85 percent of the battle right there. We come out, we play hard and then we’re on the same page and the rest will take care of itself. We got enough talent in the locker room to beat teams. But if we’re not on the same page and we’re not playing hard, those are when we get ourselves in trouble. “So making sure, before the game, at film and shootaround, talking to everybody, touching everybody, letting everybody know that, ‘Hey, we’re not here to play around.’ We didn’t come to Cleveland for the weather, so let’s go.”
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
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Jay King @ByJayKing
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
— Jaylen Brown wouldn’t accept another effort like Game 2
— Jayson Tatum’s response to the critics
— Jrue Holiday’s idea to wear down Donovan Mitchell
— The hilarious thing Payton Pritchard screamed after his deep three
And more: patreon.com/posts/video-ce… – 9:48 AM
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
— Jaylen Brown wouldn’t accept another effort like Game 2
— Jayson Tatum’s response to the critics
— Jrue Holiday’s idea to wear down Donovan Mitchell
— The hilarious thing Payton Pritchard screamed after his deep three
And more: patreon.com/posts/video-ce… – 9:48 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
PLAYOFF SCORING
Jaylen Brown passed Pau Gasol, Moses Malone, Nikola Jokic and Jeff Hornacek last night.
He’s No. 58 all-time now. – 4:43 AM
PLAYOFF SCORING
Jaylen Brown passed Pau Gasol, Moses Malone, Nikola Jokic and Jeff Hornacek last night.
He’s No. 58 all-time now. – 4:43 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @CLNSMedia — Jrue Holiday and ESPN’s mic gave an indication of just how vocal Jaylen Brown was through a tough road game after an ‘unacceptable’ G2 loss. It sparked a bounce back win and Tatum performance: “Tell them to stop playing with you.” clnsmedia.com/celtics-answer… – 3:03 AM
NEW @CLNSMedia — Jrue Holiday and ESPN’s mic gave an indication of just how vocal Jaylen Brown was through a tough road game after an ‘unacceptable’ G2 loss. It sparked a bounce back win and Tatum performance: “Tell them to stop playing with you.” clnsmedia.com/celtics-answer… – 3:03 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown saw Jayson Tatum finding his rhythm tonight, but still thinks he can find it more. pic.twitter.com/6o1dI0YD0N – 11:59 PM
Jaylen Brown saw Jayson Tatum finding his rhythm tonight, but still thinks he can find it more. pic.twitter.com/6o1dI0YD0N – 11:59 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown said Jrue Holiday is a dog.
“Tonight was a masterclass from him.” – 11:41 PM
Jaylen Brown said Jrue Holiday is a dog.
“Tonight was a masterclass from him.” – 11:41 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “We didn’t come to Cleveland for the weather.” – 11:40 PM
Jaylen Brown: “We didn’t come to Cleveland for the weather.” – 11:40 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “Tonight was a masterclass from Jrue. What a game from him.” – 11:39 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Tonight was a masterclass from Jrue. What a game from him.” – 11:39 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Tell them to stop playing with you. I’m big deuce!” 😤
Jaylen Brown hyping up Jayson Tatum 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/5DSUwXKDI0 – 11:07 PM
“Tell them to stop playing with you. I’m big deuce!” 😤
Jaylen Brown hyping up Jayson Tatum 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/5DSUwXKDI0 – 11:07 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 106-93 to remain perfect on the road these playoffs. Jayson Tatum had 33/13/6 while Jaylen Brown had an efficient 28 points. The C’s now lead the East semis 2-1. Game 4 is Monday in Cleveland.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:54 PM
The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 106-93 to remain perfect on the road these playoffs. Jayson Tatum had 33/13/6 while Jaylen Brown had an efficient 28 points. The C’s now lead the East semis 2-1. Game 4 is Monday in Cleveland.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:54 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
Jaylen Brown has 28 on 13-for-17 shooting and Jayson Tatum has 33-13-6 to lead the Celtics to a 2-1 lead in this series.
Donovan Mitchell was spectacular, scoring 33 points & hitting 7 triples, but didn’t get much help.
Game 4 is here Monday. – 10:52 PM
Final: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
Jaylen Brown has 28 on 13-for-17 shooting and Jayson Tatum has 33-13-6 to lead the Celtics to a 2-1 lead in this series.
Donovan Mitchell was spectacular, scoring 33 points & hitting 7 triples, but didn’t get much help.
Game 4 is here Monday. – 10:52 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs drop Game 3 at home and trail Boston 2-1 in the series. Cavs didn’t have enough juice offensively tonight. Donovan Mitchell had 33, Evan Mobley had 17 and Darius Garland and Caris LeVert had 15. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points for Boston. – 10:50 PM
#Cavs drop Game 3 at home and trail Boston 2-1 in the series. Cavs didn’t have enough juice offensively tonight. Donovan Mitchell had 33, Evan Mobley had 17 and Darius Garland and Caris LeVert had 15. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points for Boston. – 10:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown tonight:
28 PTS
9 REB
13-17 FG
Leading the Celtics in scoring this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:50 PM
Jaylen Brown tonight:
28 PTS
9 REB
13-17 FG
Leading the Celtics in scoring this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:50 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jaylen Brown declared Boston’s defensive performance to be “unacceptable” after the team’s Game 2 loss.
He’s backed that up by going 12-for-16 with 26 points and 9 rebounds tonight, obviously playing a huge part in Boston’s 11-point lead with 3:33 remaining. – 10:44 PM
Jaylen Brown declared Boston’s defensive performance to be “unacceptable” after the team’s Game 2 loss.
He’s backed that up by going 12-for-16 with 26 points and 9 rebounds tonight, obviously playing a huge part in Boston’s 11-point lead with 3:33 remaining. – 10:44 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Celtics 84, Cavaliers 69
Boston opens the third with a 14-0 run, only for Cleveland to respond with a 15-4 run to keep the game competitive.
Jayson Tatum (27) & Jaylen Brown (20) lead Boston, while Donovan Mitchell, who has been tremendous, has 30 for Cleveland. – 10:25 PM
After 3: Celtics 84, Cavaliers 69
Boston opens the third with a 14-0 run, only for Cleveland to respond with a 15-4 run to keep the game competitive.
Jayson Tatum (27) & Jaylen Brown (20) lead Boston, while Donovan Mitchell, who has been tremendous, has 30 for Cleveland. – 10:25 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Big Jaylen Brown 3 to push it back to a 15-point Celtics lead heading into the 4th. Reminds me of Pritchard’s 3 from Game 1 to end the 3rd, though Brown’s wasn’t a buzzer-beater. 84-69 Celtics lead with a quarter still left, so still some work left to do. – 10:22 PM
Big Jaylen Brown 3 to push it back to a 15-point Celtics lead heading into the 4th. Reminds me of Pritchard’s 3 from Game 1 to end the 3rd, though Brown’s wasn’t a buzzer-beater. 84-69 Celtics lead with a quarter still left, so still some work left to do. – 10:22 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Halftime: Celtics 57, Cavs 48. Donovan Mitchell has game-high 23 points. Evan Mobley 11 points, 5 rebounds. Jayson Tatum 18 points for Boston, Jrue Holiday 15 and Jaylen Brown 13. – 9:39 PM
Halftime: Celtics 57, Cavs 48. Donovan Mitchell has game-high 23 points. Evan Mobley 11 points, 5 rebounds. Jayson Tatum 18 points for Boston, Jrue Holiday 15 and Jaylen Brown 13. – 9:39 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday (so many Js) have 40 of the Celtics’ 51 points right now. – 9:31 PM
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday (so many Js) have 40 of the Celtics’ 51 points right now. – 9:31 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Jaylen Brown voiced a clear focus for his teammates heading into a pivotal Game 3 tonight against the Cavs masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 1:20 PM
New: Jaylen Brown voiced a clear focus for his teammates heading into a pivotal Game 3 tonight against the Cavs masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 1:20 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown: “We have to come out and be the harder playing team.” – 11:58 AM
Jaylen Brown: “We have to come out and be the harder playing team.” – 11:58 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic passed Steve Nash, Jaylen Brown and Moses Malone (who also has three MVPs, one Finals MVP and one NBA title) in playoff scoring last night.
Jamal Murray moved past Sidney Moncrief, Donovan Mitchell, Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid and Vlade Divac. – 10:24 AM
Nikola Jokic passed Steve Nash, Jaylen Brown and Moses Malone (who also has three MVPs, one Finals MVP and one NBA title) in playoff scoring last night.
Jamal Murray moved past Sidney Moncrief, Donovan Mitchell, Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid and Vlade Divac. – 10:24 AM
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Jay King: Jaylen Brown on demanding urgency from the Celtics: “We didn’t come to Cleveland for the weather. So let’s go.” -via Twitter @ByJayKing / May 11, 2024
Jay King: Jaylen Brown: “Jrue is a dog. … Tonight was just a masterclass from Jrue. What a game for him.” -via Twitter @ByJayKing / May 11, 2024