Jaylen Brown helped the Boston Celtics secure a narrow victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. He grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 7 assists, leading his team in assists. Brown played for 38 minutes, contributing significantly to the Celtics’ 120-119 win.
What It Means
Brown’s performance against the Pelicans included exceeding his rebound projection by two and hitting a milestone with five-plus assists. This season, he averages 5.8 rebounds per game, ranking seventh at his position. His assist average is 4.7 per game, placing him third on his team and seventeenth among shooting guards. In games he’s played this year, Brown has been a top-five performer in fantasy points at his position in nearly 69% of those contests.
