Although he managed a big triple-double with 33 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists, Luka Doncic did not have an ideal evening against Boston. He has already lost the game. Then, the Slovenian shot at only 12/30, well hampered by Jaylen Brown and his teammates.
The guard/winger was helped in his mission by Jrue Holiday and others, but obviously, seeing an All-Star who weighs more than 23 points per game taking care of the star of the Mavericks always has its little effect. That's what he wanted.
“Basketball is about both sides of the court,” recalls Celtics player for Mass Live. “The beauty of it is that as I try to improve, I try to be the best I can be on both ends of the floor. Moments like this prepare you for what comes next. Being able to put all-court pressure on these guys, to stick them for a long time, it helps develop the endurance necessary for the playoffs. »
As is often the case when we deal with a player of this level, we can't stop them completely, and what's more, it's a collective effort. “I just want to put pressure on them, tire them out. You have to be in good shape to do that”slips Jaylen Brown.
Jaylen Brown regrets that only attackers are glorified
And even though he scored 35 points in this victory in Dallas, the Celtics star wanted to focus on his defensive performance. Especially on a night where Joel Embiid scored 70 points and Karl-Anthony Towns 62.
“We glorify players who only attack and we don't really respect those who defend, who steal or divert balls and change matches in that area. Only those who score know glory because that's what the NBA emphasizes.he regrets.
The proof perhaps in this meeting. In the second quarter, Jaylen Brown breaks the ankles of Luka Doncic, who ends up on the ground. An action on the podium of the Top 10 and that even the person in charge of the giant screen of the Mavericks will rebroadcast even though it does not honor the local star…
“I didn’t notice, but it’s crazy. The person who did this should be fired,” quips Brown, while Doncic was fair play. “I’m not going to lie: it was a great action,” underlines the former Real Madrid player. “On the ground, I prayed that he wouldn't take the shot, but he scored. I did my best. »
| Jaylen Brown | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | BOS | 78 | 17 | 45.4 | 34.1 | 68.5 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 6.6 |
| 2017-18 | BOS | 70 | 31 | 46.5 | 39.5 | 64.4 | 0.9 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 14.5 |
| 2018-19 | BOS | 74 | 26 | 46.5 | 34.4 | 65.8 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 13.0 |
| 2019-20 | BOS | 57 | 34 | 48.1 | 38.2 | 72.4 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 20.3 |
| 2020-21 | BOS | 58 | 35 | 48.4 | 39.7 | 76.4 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 24.7 |
| 2021-22 | BOS | 66 | 34 | 47.3 | 35.8 | 75.8 | 0.8 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 23.6 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 67 | 36 | 49.1 | 33.5 | 76.5 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 26.6 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 40 | 34 | 49.0 | 36.0 | 72.1 | 0.9 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 22.8 |
| Total | 510 | 30 | 47.8 | 36.5 | 72.3 | 0.9 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 18.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
