With 26 points and a career-high 10,000 points, Jaylen Brown helped the Boston Celtics win their 13th straight home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, 124-107.
For the NBA-leading Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis recorded his third consecutive double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in just 27 minutes.
For the Celtics, who have won 14 of their last 16 games overall, Derrick White scored 15, Jrue Holiday scored 12, and Payton Pritchard scored 20 points.
Regarding Brown’s career accomplishment, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla stated, “I know he’s happy about that. The type of guy that he is, the hard work that he puts in and the growth that he’s shown this year to become a complete player at both ends of the floor.” “That’s It’s great to be able to assist guys in reaching those kinds of achievements and share in that experience.”
With 28 points and 14 rebounds, Dalano Banton led Portland. Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 14 rebounds. During their seven-game road trip, the Trail Blazers finished 2-5 with Jabari Walker contributing 14 points and 18 rebounds.
Jayson Tatum of the Celtics missed the game due to a contusion in his right knee. The team’s top scorer (27.0 points per game) missed his sixth game.
Last week, Boston secured home-court advantage and the top record in the league for the duration of the playoffs.
In the first minute of the second half, 27-year-old Brown, who is currently in his sixth season of play, scored his 10,000th point with a hard-charging left-handed scoop shot.
When the PA announcer announced that he had attained the milestone during the next timeout in the game, the TD Garden audience offered
a standing ovation for him. Play resumed once he entered the court, grinned, and waved.
Regarding the standing ovation, Brown remarked, “It was great, especially all of the supporters who have supported me from Day One.” Throughout the early phases of my profession, there have undoubtedly been ups and downs. Nevertheless, I have been able to grow, take advantage of new possibilities, and assume greater responsibilities. I feel that affection for the JB fans who have been there for me since the beginning.”
After leading by eight points going into the fourth quarter, Boston put the game away with back-to-back 3-pointers from Xavier Tillman and Sam Hauser to cap off a 12-0 run that put them up 112-94 with just under four minutes remaining.
