Jaylen Brown is straight-up scorching the NBA right now, and it’s no surprise given the circumstances.
With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Brown has stepped up as the Boston Celtics’ undisputed top scoring threat, and he’s already carving out what could be a career-high scoring season. The All-Star forward has dropped 30 or more points in five of his last seven outings, including a monster 41-point explosion against the Pistons. Over that blistering stretch, he’s averaging a sizzling 28.7 points per game. But it’s not just about chucking shots—Brown’s efficiency is off the charts early this season, boasting a 53.2% field goal percentage and a ridiculous 60.2% on two-pointers, both on track for personal bests. His season average of 27.7 PPG slots him ninth league-wide heading into Thursday, and cracking the top seven would mean pushing north of 30 points nightly.
Now, Brown’s red-hot run is etching his name into Celtics lore. In Wednesday’s dominant 136-107 demolition of the Washington Wizards, No. 7 poured in 35 points, snagged five rebounds, and dished five assists—all in a mere 25:53 on the court. That makes him the first Celtic in franchise history to hit those benchmarks in under 30 minutes. And get this: Brown did most of his damage inside the arc, but still drained 2-of-4 from deep. His scorching 61.2% shooting clip was his second-highest of the young season. To top it off, he committed just one turnover—a season low—while locking down on defense like the two-way star he is.
Brown wasn’t the lone history-maker in green that night. Backup center Neemias Queta etched his own milestone, becoming the first Celtic ever to rack up at least 15 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists without missing a single shot (per Celtics.com). He delivered exactly that: 15-12-5 on a flawless 7-for-7 from the field.
Sure, the Wizards (1-7) are scraping the bottom of the barrel this season, making them the perfect punching bag for Boston’s onslaught. But the Celtics didn’t just win—they obliterated a woefully outmatched foe, showcasing Brown’s superstar brilliance on both ends and proving why this team is built for dominance.