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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets (at home).
The Celtics won by a score of 113-102.
Jaylen Brown finished with 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 13/29 from the field and 3/10 from three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.
Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Made History
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at TD Garden on January 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to his big night, Brown also made Celtics history.
Real App wrote: “Jaylen Brown becomes the 8th player in Celtics history to score 2,000+ PTS in a season.”
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Thunder 119-109.
Brown is having a remarkable season.
The former Cal star had come into the night with averages of 28.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 34.5% from three-point range in 69 games.
Celtics After Hornets Win
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Celtics improved to 54-25 in 79 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have gone 8-2 over their last ten).
At home, the Celtics are 28-11 in 39 games at TD Garden.
Following the Hornets, they will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot during the 2024 NBA Finals Media Day at TD Garden on June 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Celtics are looking good heading into the 2026 NBA playoffs.
If they can remain healthy, there is an excellent chance that they could return to the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jaylen Brown in games with Jayson Tatum this season:
28.0 PPG 5 30-point games 2 40-point games 11-2 record
Brown has been assisted by Tatum more than any Celtic since JT’s return.”
Hornets After Celtics Loss
GettyLaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center on April 03, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Despite their loss to the Celtics, the Hornets have been playing well as of late.
They are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-37 record in 80 games.
Over their last ten games, the Hornets have gone 7-3.
The Hornets are looking to make the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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