The Boston Celtics drubbed the Los Angeles Lakers as everyone chipped in to score, but most distinguishable from the group was Jaylen Brown, who L.A. simply had no answer for.
Brown dropped 40 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a steal while shooting an incredibly efficient 17-of-20 from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. The 24-year-old wing’s plus/minus on the night was +36, and in a game that finished with an eight-point deficit, it speaks volumes to how potent he played.
The Lakers entered the game shorthanded, but they also found themselves undersized when it came to guarding Brown.