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Jaylen Brown Ties Bird with 9th Straight 30-Point Game

12/29/2025

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Summary

Brown's Scoring Streak

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics scored 37 points in a 114-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, tying Larry Bird for nine straight 30-point games.
He had 27 in the first half, but Portland's defense limited him to 10 after halftime.
The Celtics, now 19-12, will continue their road trip against the Utah Jazz after the loss, while coach Joe Mazzulla criticized late-game execution.

Summary

Brown Leads Celtics

Jaylen Brown has become the Boston Celtics' leading scorer after Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury.
Over the last eight games, Brown has averaged just over 30 points.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Brown for balancing scoring with team play.
Brown ranks seventh in the NBA MVP race and averages 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while the Celtics sit third in the Eastern Conference.

History

Historical Context

In 1986, Larry Bird propelled the Boston Celtics to their 16th NBA championship, averaging over 25 points per game. This victory marked the Celtics' third title in the 1980s, solidifying their dominance alongside the rival Los Angeles Lakers. Today, Jaylen Brown's achievement of matching Bird's record with nine consecutive 30-point games underscores the franchise's enduring legacy and ambition to reclaim championship glory.

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Brown's Scoring Streak

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics scored 37 points in a 114-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, tying Larry Bird for nine straight 30-point games.
He had 27 in the first half, but Portland's defense limited him to 10 after halftime.
The Celtics, now 19-12, will continue their road trip against the Utah Jazz after the loss, while coach Joe Mazzulla criticized late-game execution.

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