BOSTON - Jaylen Brown put on a show for the ages, solidifying his place in Boston Celtics lore during a thrilling matchup against the Golden State Warriors. By sinking a pair of free throws in the second quarter, Brown climbed into the top-10 all-time scoring list for the storied franchise. With 23 points in the first half alone, he surpassed Celtics legends Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens.
Now in his 10th season with the Celtics, Brown has amassed 13,193 points. Just ahead of him is his teammate Jayson Tatum, who has racked up 13,900 points. To move further up the list, Brown will need to catch up to the iconic Bill Russell, whose 14,522 points have stood the test of time, with only Paul Pierce surpassing him over a decade ago.
Despite this milestone, Brown's focus remains on the game. The Celtics held a 63-50 lead at halftime, shooting an impressive 47 percent from the field, while the Warriors struggled at around 40 percent.
The Warriors were missing a key player due to a knee injury, and the Celtics were without center Al Horford, sidelined by a calf strain.
As the second half unfolds, the Celtics aim to notch their 46th win of the season, potentially dropping the Warriors to 33-36. No matter the outcome, Brown's achievement cements his legacy in Celtics history.