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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets (at home).
The Celtics got blown out, losing by a score of 118-89.
Jaylen Brown finished the loss with 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while shooting 7/19 from the field and 1/4 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Jaylen Brown Makes Brutally Honest Statement
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
After the game, Brown made a very honest statement when he met with the media (h/t Celtics on CLNS).
Brown: “I didn’t feel my best tonight. My energy wasn’t good enough to motivate my teammates… I take accountability.”
Jaylen Brown This Season
Despite the loss, Brown and the Celtics have been having a fantastic year.
Brown is averaging 28.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 48.0% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range in 55 games.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 05: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot during the 2024 NBA Finals Media Day at TD Garden on June 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Celtics are also the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-21 record in 62 games.
They are also 20-10 in the 30 games they have played on their home floor.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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