How 76ers star Jaylen Brown performed in marquee showdown vs. Celtics

Jaylen Brown’s first game against his former team did not go the way the Philadelphia 76ers had hoped. In a matchup circled on calendars since his offseason trade, Brown and the Sixers were blown out 123-101 by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

Brown finished with 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field in 25 minutes and 49 seconds of action. He also picked up four personal fouls, while former teammate Jayson Tatum outscored him with 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting.

The night started with plenty of intrigue, as Brown appeared to brush off a pregame greeting from Tatum before the two shared a brief side hug.

Once the game began, Brown came out aggressive. He had eight points, two rebounds,…