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Jaylen Brown Drops 42, Celtics End Knicks’ Streak

12/3/2025

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Summary

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Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) scored a season-high 42 points in a 123-117 win over the New York Knicks.
Brown shot 16 of 24 and 8 of 9 from the line, including 18 points in the second quarter.
Derrick White (Boston Celtics) added 22 points as Boston has now won four of its last five games.
Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks) scored 35 points and the Knicks' four-game winning streak ended.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, the Los Angeles Lakers won their seventh NBA Championship, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 123-107 in Game 6. Rookie Magic Johnson's remarkable performance, scoring 42 points while playing all positions, earned him Finals MVP honors. This victory marked the beginning of the storied Lakers-Celtics rivalry, which would dominate the NBA throughout the 1980s, with both teams winning multiple championships.

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Story summary

Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) scored a season-high 42 points in a 123-117 win over the New York Knicks.
Brown shot 16 of 24 and 8 of 9 from the line, including 18 points in the second quarter.
Derrick White (Boston Celtics) added 22 points as Boston has now won four of its last five games.
Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks) scored 35 points and the Knicks' four-game winning streak ended.

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