Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, scoring 28 points. He shot 9-of-19 from the field and added five assists in his 35 minutes on the court. Despite his efforts, the Celtics lost 114-97.
What It Means
Brown’s performance marked a milestone as he exceeded his scoring projection by three points and led both teams in scoring. Recently, he’s been consistent with his contributions, averaging 23.9 points per game this season, which ranks him second on the team and eighth among shooting guards. His assist numbers are also notable, as he leads his team with an average of 4.7 assists per game. Although his three-point shooting was off in this game at just 20%, he typically makes about 2.2 threes per game at a rate of 32.5%.
