On January 3, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game that has ended today, the Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 116-111 in overtime.
The game was a game of twists and turns, with the Celtics forcibly dragging the game into overtime after falling behind in the final quarter, and then successfully defeating their opponents in extra time.
The biggest contributor to the Celtics' victory in this game is the team's forward Jaylen Brown, who played 46 minutes and shot 19 of 29, including 5 of 10 three-pointers. With super efficiency, he had a comprehensive stat of 50 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks, and these 50 points were also his career highs.
So far in the regular season, Brown has played 23 games for the Celtics' starters. Averaging 34.4 minutes per game, he has 24.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He shot 45.6 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from three-point range.
As the third-picked player in the first round of the 2016 Draft, Brown's physical talent is outstanding. He was also pinned high hopes on by the team, having previously reached a four-year, $106 million contract extension with the Celtics, which went into effect in 2020.
His duo with Tatum are competitive in the forward position, and the two are often used for comparison and discussion. The Celtics are currently ninth in the East with just 18 wins and 19 losses this season, and whether they will make the playoffs is still unknown. Such a record obviously does not satisfy the team management and fans, and how to clarify the tactical position and playing style between Brown and Tatum is now a key factor affecting whether the Celtics can go further.