Jaylen Brown with the steal and the throw down
Late in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets, Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics picked off a sloppy pass and went the other way. The small forward’s athleticism is off the charts, and he decided to show off his massive hops as he finished the play with an emphatic windmill jam.
Brown went home with the play of the game, and more importantly, his team secured the win 109-102 over the Nets. His highlight was second to none, but the star of the late night matchup was basketball superstar Kyrie Irving.
Despite suffering a facial fracture just four games prior, Irving put on a protective mask and clocked in. The ensuing display was a work of art. In one of his best games as a Boston Celtic, the premiere dribbler in all of the league dropped 25 points to go along with five assists.
His performance was integral in dispatching Brooklyn, but it was the combined 71 points by the remaining 4 starters that made the difference. Third overall pick Jayson Tatum showcased his dangerous scoring ability while fill-in starter Marcus Morris stepped up to contribute 21 points of his own.
Boston owns the best record in the NBA, and with the victory, extended their winning streak to lucky number 13. It’s unclear whether or not they’re the top team in the league, but they’ll get a chance to show their worth as they square off against the Golden State Warriors this Thursday.
Whatever the result, fans will be in for quite the show when Kyrie and Steph Curry dawn the court for the first time since Irving was traded to the Celtics. Both teams are on top of the world, and this is one matchup you really shouldn’t miss.
