The Boston Celtics continued their dominant stretch on Monday night, defeating the Utah Jazz 114-108 at TD Garden for their fifth straight victory.
The Celtics overcame the absence of the injured Jayson Tatum, with Jaylen Brown putting up 26 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals, helping Boston maintain its momentum in the Eastern Conference. With the win, the Celtics improved to 47-18 and remain second in the East behind the Cleveland Cavaliers (54-10).
As Boston surges toward the postseason, Brown is feeling increasingly confident in this version of the team, even making a bold statement about their progress.
"I think we're a better team than we were last year," Brown said after the game, according to Daniel Donabedian of ClutchPoints.
Jaylen Brown is confident in this iteration of the Celtics:
"I think we're a better team than we were last year." pic.twitter.com/PvYhQAQkQb
— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) March 11, 2025
Brown sent a clear message about the Celtics' evolution, as Boston has won 11 of its last 13 games while showing consistency on both ends of the floor.
Brown himself has been a crucial part of that success, averaging over 23 points per game this season.
Monday's victory wasn't just another win-it was a testament to the Celtics' resilience, especially with Tatum injured and Utah fighting back in the fourth quarter.
Boston's depth and defensive intensity, however, secured the result. If Brown's confidence is any indication, Boston may be stronger than ever when it matters most.
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This story was originally published March 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM.