"Jaylen Brown made it immediately clear - the first time he touched the ball, on the first possession of the game - that the Heat had absolutely nothing for him. Brown scored 20 in the first quarter and rolled the rest of the way to 43 for the game."
"On the Celtics' first offensive play, Brown pump-faked Andrew Wiggins roughly 15 feet in the air, drove into the paint, and tossed in a little floater. On their second offensive play, Brown drove straight into Pelle Larsson, muscled past the Swedish guard and Bam Adebayo, and finished a nifty reverse layup."
"The problem for Miami is the same problem that almost every NBA team runs into when they play the Celtics at something close to full strength: It's very difficult to stop Jaylen Brown when you can barely spare your best defender to guard him."
Jaylen Brown showcased his offensive prowess, scoring 20 points in the first quarter and finishing with 43 points. His performance included impressive drives, 3-pointers, and assists. The Celtics maintained their momentum by seeking good shot opportunities, avoiding poor shot selections. Despite the Heat's offensive efforts, they struggled defensively against Brown, who exploited mismatches effectively. The Celtics' strategy involved utilizing pick-and-rolls to create favorable matchups, making it challenging for Miami to defend Brown adequately.
Read at Boston.com
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