The Boston Celtics’ season came to a stunning end on Saturday night, as the No. 2 seed fell to the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers 109-100 in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. After building a commanding 3-1 lead, Boston could not close out the series, with Joel Embiid and a healthy 76ers squad proving too much to handle in the decisive game.
For a team that entered the 2025-26 campaign expecting something of a “gap year”—particularly with Jayson Tatum sidelined for much of the season and missing Game 7 due to a leg issue—reaching the playoffs at all represented a notable achievement. Jaylen Brown, in particular, stepped up in Tatum’s absence, carrying the Celtics through the regular season and into the postseason. Yet even his strong Game 7 performance of 33 points, nine rebounds, and four assists proved insufficient to advance Boston past Philadelphia.
The loss marked the first time since 2021 that the Celtics failed to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals, a significant departure from their recent contending standard. As the team now turns its attention to the offseason and potential roster moves aimed at returning to the NBA Finals, the focus has quickly shifted to Brown’s future in Boston.
In the wake of the Game 7 defeat, some fans and observers have openly discussed the possibility of trading the star forward. A notable flashpoint has been Brown’s on-court impact in the series’ final stretch: the Celtics posted a net rating of -66 with him on the floor over the last three games against Philadelphia, compared to a robust +26 when he was on the bench. While such metrics fuel speculation—Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged as a popular hypothetical target—Brown has remained characteristically focused amid the external noise.
Just one day after the season-ending loss, Brown announced his return to his growing side hustle in the streaming world. In September of the previous year, ahead of training camp, the former California guard launched his Twitch channel, FCHWPO—matching his handles across social media platforms. Throughout the season, he streamed multiple times per week, often featuring Celtics teammates such as Payton Pritchard and Jordan Walsh for engaging sessions that blended basketball insight with casual conversation.
On Sunday, Brown took to X to confirm his first livestream since the playoff exit, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Fans can expect a reflective discussion of the past season alongside special guests.
“LIVE STREAM STARTING AT 8:30PM EST TONIGHT,” Brown wrote. “BASKETBALL | REACTIONS | SPECIAL GUESTS TWITCH.TV/FCHWPO”
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The announcement offers a timely window into Brown’s mindset as the Celtics begin their offseason evaluation. While the franchise weighs its next steps to bolster contention, Brown’s ability to maintain a personal brand and connect directly with fans through streaming underscores his multifaceted presence both on and off the court.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will face Jalen Brunson and the No. 3 seed New York Knicks. Game 1 is set for Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
As Boston processes a disappointing early exit, Jaylen Brown’s quick pivot back to engaging with supporters through Twitch serves as a reminder that even in defeat, the All-Star forward continues moving forward—both professionally and personally.