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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 21: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at TD Garden on January 21, 2026 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 China Wong/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Boston Celtics played the Phoenix Suns (at home).
The Celtics won by a score of 120-112.
Jaylen Brown led the way with 41 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/20 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Made History
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Brown also made history with his incredible performance.
Celtics Stats wrote: “Jaylen Brown is the fourth Celtic to record six 40-point games in a season, joining Larry Bird (5X), Paul Pierce, and Jayson Tatum.”
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)
Brown is in the middle of an incredible season with averages of 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range in 61 games.
Brett Usher wrote: “What a game by Jaylen Brown. Dude was an absolute machine out there, totally relentless.”
Brett Usher
What a game by Jaylen Brown. Dude was an absolute machine out there, totally relentless.
Brown And The Celtics
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks with head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on March 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-23 record in 68 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won seven out of ten).
Following the Suns, the Celtics will host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
At home, they are 23-10 in 33 games.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks to Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Brown is in his 10th season in the NBA (all with the Celtics).
He was the third pick in 2016 after one year at Cal.
Keith Smith of Spotrac wrote: “Love when Jaylen Brown gets that staccato dribble going and nails the jumper. Always been a sign that he’s feeling good.”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown #7 look on in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on April 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)