Jaylen Brown has impressed the Celtics coach since the All-Star break.

Jaylen Brown has impressed the Celtics coach since the All-Star break.

Boston — The Celtics have amassed a nine-game winning streak and are playing some of their finest basketball as the regular season approaches its conclusion. In their victory over the 76ers, they had to approach it differently, depending more on free throws and transitioning to rim shots rather than 3-pointers.

With a 31-point performance on Tuesday, Jaylen Brown led the way in the victory. However, it was his efficiency that stood out—he shot a flawless 11 for 14 from the field and 8 for 10 from the free throw line. The reason for Brown’s recent play plaudits from C’s coach Joe Mazzulla is this.

Simply said, he’s always ready to strike, Mazzulla remarked. “I adore Jaylen’s work. I admire the effort he’s making, the composure with which he plays offensively, and the variety of baskets he makes regardless of how he handles the ball. He’s really reading the game and making the most of it, whether it’s in transition or when he’s playing with poise in the post. Therefore, he is characterized by playwriting in general, and he has truly assumed responsibility for it.

Brown has averaging 27.3 points per game while shooting 62% from the field in the three games played since the break. He has mostly remained in check and has been an important component of the Celtics’ jigsaw as they are currently 46-12, the best record in the league.

Brown’s counting stats have decreased this season, primarily as a result of the C’s excellent lineup. Even though it was done as a sacrifice, Jayson Tatum has noticed a slight decline in his stats. This season, Brown has consciously improved in other areas of his game, particularly defense, as a leader.

Simply stepping out and acting assertively,” Brown remarked. “I was able to recover and rest during the break, come back, and begin taking the next steps to prepare for the playoffs.” Taking it to the next level, finding our players’ rhythm, being patient and aggressive all at once.

On Thursday, the Celtics needed to win in a different manner than usual. Though the C’s had made a lot of 3-pointers, they were only able to finish 5-for-22, which is a season low in both makes and attempts. That was how the Sixers were going to play.

But in the end, the C’s prevailed over the 76ers. Their dominance extended to other areas of the game, as they outscored the visitors 64-42 in the paint, outrebounded the Sixers 56-28, and made 37 trips to the free throw line. Because the Celtics won in an unconventional manner, Brown and the team learned as well.

“Having teams that will approach us differently is a good thing,” Brown stated. “They removed the 3-point line tonight. Other teams may zone in an attempt to slow you down in the next game. It’s possible for other teams to mix up everything. You accept the challenge as a student of the game. As you get older, you begin to consider the differences in the game.

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