{"id":387731,"date":"2026-01-04T17:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/387731\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T17:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:44:16","slug":"browns-complete-50-piece-currys-flurry-phillys-msg-takeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/387731\/","title":{"rendered":"Brown\u2019s Complete 50-Piece, Curry\u2019s Flurry & Philly\u2019s MSG Takeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

Take a bow,\u00a0Jaylen Brown.<\/p>\n

50 points.\u00a0Standing O. C\u2019s dub.<\/p>\n

\"Jaylen<\/p>\n

5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S EDITION<\/p>\n

Jan. 4, 2026<\/p>\n

Saturday Stars:\u00a0Brown matches career-high, Sixers core shines and a patented Curry flurry<\/p>\n

West Winners:\u00a0Avdija\u2019s birthday triple-dub, AD\u2019s monster night, Wolves\u2019 complete win<\/p>\n

East Winners:\u00a0BI, Barrett & Barnes boost Raptors; Bridges, Miller & Knueppel rally Hornets<\/p>\n

League Pass Spotlight:\u00a0Off to a 30-5 start, OKC visits the surging Suns for Round 3<\/p>\n

More On LP:\u00a0Late-game leaders Mitchell and Cade clash to open today\u2019s 8-game slate<\/p>\n

BUT FIRST \u2026<\/p>\n

A Sunday marathon\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Scores<\/p>\n

Eight games\u00a0tip off today on League Pass, starting with Donovan Mitchell\u2019s Cavs hosting Cade Cunningham and the East-leading Pistons (2 ET<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Tap to Watch<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Who Are Your All-Stars?\u00a0Fans can vote for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters every day through Jan. 14 using their NBA ID. Don\u2019t miss your shot,\u00a0vote now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. SATURDAY STARS: BROWN DROPS 50, SIXERS CORE SHINES, CURRY COOKS<\/p>\n

\"Jaylen<\/p>\n

Amid a career season,\u00a0Jaylen Brown authored a December to remember, posting an NBA-best 31.7 ppg to jolt Boston from 8th to 3rd in the East.<\/p>\n

After turning the calendar,\u00a0he hasn\u2019t cooled off.<\/p>\n

Celtics 146, Clippers 115:\u00a0In a scoring clinic, Brown matched his career-high of\u00a050 points on 18-of-26 shooting<\/a>, drilling six 3s while dropping five dimes to propel Boston past LA, snapping the Clippers\u2019 six-game win streak. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

The Scorer:\u00a0After dropping 20 in the 1st half, Brown went off for 19 in the 3rd on 7-of-8 shooting while going 3-of-4 from deep, stretching Boston\u2019s lead to 14
\nThe Stopper:\u00a0He finished 6-of-10 from downtown, but also owned the perimeter defensively, helping hold a red-hot Kawhi Leonard to 22 points and James Harden to 18
\n\u201cThat was one of the most\u00a0complete games I\u2019ve seen him play,\u201d said Joe Mazzulla postgame. \u201cAfter the game, I thanked him. I thought it was an honor to be able to watch a performance like that.\u201d
\nSo did the Intuit Dome,\u00a0where Brown checked out to\u00a0MVP chants and a standing ovation<\/a>, joining Jayson Tatum (5x) and Larry Bird (4x) as the only Celtics with multiple 50-point games<\/p>\n

\"Jaylen<\/p>\n

JB\u2019s Best Ball:\u00a0Brown\u2019s first 50-piece came nearly four years ago to the day, in an OT win over Orlando on Jan. 2, 2022. Since then, he\u2019s hoisted the Larry O\u2019Brien Trophy, won Finals MVP and been named to three straight All-Star Games.<\/p>\n

But this season\u00a0has looked different. Boston\u2019s roster has been reconstructed since its title run, and Jayson Tatum remains sidelined with an Achilles injury. Still, the C\u2019s stand just 3 games back of 1st in the East.<\/p>\n

The constant?\u00a0Brown, averaging career-highs in points (29.5), assists (5.0) and field goal percentage (50.3%). And he just added a career night to go along with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like I\u2019m the best\u00a0two-way player in the game,\u201d said Brown postgame. \u201cI want to take on the challenge each and every night \u2013 and try to help my team get wins.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Tyrese<\/p>\n

Sixteen days ago,\u00a0Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 53 points to hand the Knicks just their second loss this season at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

Last night,\u00a0they topped it\u00a0\u2014\u00a0with more stars joining the show.<\/p>\n

76ers 130, Knicks 119:\u00a0If it wasn\u2019t Maxey (36 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast<\/a>), it was Edgecombe (26 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl<\/a>). If it wasn\u2019t Edgecombe, it was Joel Embiid (26 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast), as the Sixers lit up MSG to stave off Jalen Brunson (31 pts) and the Knicks. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Two-Way Takeover:\u00a0Maxey (6 3s) and Edgecombe (4 3s) combined for 10 3s and each swatted two shots \u2013 becoming the first Sixers duo to post 25+ points, 4+ triples and 2+ blocks in the same game
\nAthletes In Space:\u00a0That included this end-to-end\u00a0swat-and-slam<\/a> from Edgecombe in the 4th, followed by a silky stepback 3 from Maxey to seal the win
\nCore Four:\u00a0Paul George also stuffed the stat sheet (15 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk) as Philly\u2019s four stars combined for 103 points
\nSixers Surge:\u00a0Philly has won three straight, and it\u2019s the only team to beat New York twice at MSG this season. The rest of the NBA is a combined 2-15
\nThe Cherry On Top?\u00a0Embiid\u2019s first dunk of the season \u2013\u00a0boogie included<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Steph<\/p>\n

While Philly\u2019s quartet\u00a0shined at MSG, Steph\u2019s 3rd quarter shook the Chase Center.<\/p>\n

Warriors 123, Jazz 114:\u00a0With 9 points at the half and the Dubs down 7, Curry entered\u00a0that\u00a0zone, erupting for\u00a020 points in the 3rd<\/a>\u00a0on 6-of-8 shooting and four 3s, giving the Warriors a 4-point lead that they never relinquished to top Lauri Markkanen (35 pts, 6 reb) and Utah. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

The Warning:\u00a0Curry\u2019s first triple of the 3rd came a minute in, followed by 2 more points and an assist to get Golden State within 3
\nThe Flurry:\u00a0He soon buried a look-away 3 to take the lead, followed by a third triple 46 ticks later. Then, a cutting layup, a pull-up jumper and another 3 to top it off \u2013 this time \u201cfrom the Ferry Building<\/a>,\u201d sending the Chase Center into a frenzy
\nThe Chef:\u00a0It\u2019s Curry\u2019s 45th 20+ point quarter since 2000. Only two other players have 30 in that span: Kobe Bryant (36) and James Harden (32)
\nThe Win:\u00a0He finished with 31 points, going 6-of-12 from deep while adding 5 dimes to secure Golden State\u2019s sixth win in eight games
\n\u201cIt was just Steph,\u201d\u00a0said Warriors coach Steve Kerr on the 3rd-quarter swing. \u201cThat\u2019s how good he is.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. WEST WINNERS: AVDIJA & DAVIS DOMINATE, WOLVES HOWL<\/p>\n

\"Deni<\/p>\n

On his 25th birthday,\u00a0Deni Avdija made sure the candles weren\u2019t the only thing lit.<\/p>\n

Blazers 115, Spurs 110:\u00a0Avdija\u2019s career year continued with a monster triple-double (29 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast), capped by a\u00a0lead-extending 3<\/a>\u00a0in the final minute to put the party on ice, as Portland edged San Antonio for its second win in two nights. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Rip City Rise:\u00a0Avdija is averaging a career-best 25.7 pts and 7.1 ast this season, putting Portland in Play-In position as it seeks its first postseason berth since 2020-21
\n\u201cI just love playing with this team,\u201d\u00a0said Avdija postgame. \u201cThis camaraderie, this team, it\u2019s just fun to play \u2026 I feel like our future is so bright.\u201d
\nKornet Shines:\u00a0Luke Kornet (23 pts, 8 reb, 5 blk) led the way for San Antonio with Victor Wembanyama out for a second straight game (knee soreness)<\/p>\n

\"Anthony<\/p>\n

Mavericks 110, Rockets 104:\u00a0Anthony Davis was a beast on both ends (26 pts, 12 reb, 5 blk), while rookie Max Christie caught fire (24 pts, 10-13 FG, 7 reb) to hold off Kevin Durant (34 pts, 7 ast) and the Rockets. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Complementary Close:\u00a0Cooper Flagg did a bit of everything (10 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast, 2 stl), while AD said goodnight with a huge block before feeding Klay Thompson for\u00a0the dagger 3<\/a>
\nSengun Exits:\u00a0Amen Thompson added a double-double for Houston (20 pts, 12 reb), which lost Alperen Sengun early due to an ankle injury<\/p>\n

Wolves 125, Heat 115:\u00a0Anthony Edwards (33 pts, 5 ast) dropped 20 points in the 1st half, while Naz Reid (29 pts, 10-15 FG) added 20 in the 2nd as the Wolves used a 19-4 run in the 4th to race past Miami. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

On The Prowl:\u00a0Julius Randle (23 pts, 10 reb) and Rudy Gobert (13 pts, 12 reb) added double-doubles for Minnesota, whose superstar feels like they\u2019re just getting started
\n\u201cI feel like we can beat everybody,\u201d\u00a0said Edwards postgame. \u201cIf we play to this level right here \u2026 we can hang with the best of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. EAST WINNERS: RAPTORS ROLL, HORNETS RALLY<\/p>\n

\"Brandon<\/p>\n

Raptors 134, Hawks 117:\u00a0Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett scored 29 points apiece, Scottie Barnes added 20, and the Raptors\u2019 defense slammed the door in the 4th, holding Atlanta to 11 points despite another big night from Jalen Johnson (30 pts, 7 reb, 9 ast). |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

4th-Quarter Clamps:\u00a0Ingram (2 stl, 2 blk) and Barnes (3 stl, 1 blk) set the tone defensively, culminating in Atlanta\u2019s lowest-scoring quarter this season<\/p>\n

Hornets 112, Bulls 99:\u00a0Down 58-50 at the half, Charlotte turned up in the 2nd, outscoring Chicago 62-41 behind Miles Bridges (26 pts, 14 reb), Brandon Miller (22 pts), Kon Knueppel (18 pts) and three other double-digit scorers to snap its 3-game skid. |\u00a0Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

More Ballers:\u00a0LaMelo Ball added 17 points and 7 dimes, while Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 led Chicago (28 pts, 7 reb, 8 ast)<\/p>\n

4. TONIGHT ON LP: THUNDER VISIT SUNS AFTER SECOND STRAIGHT 30-5 START
\n\"Shai<\/p>\n

William Purnell\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

The 1990s Bulls. The 2010s Warriors. This Thunder team.<\/p>\n

OKC is off\u00a0to its second straight 30-5 start \u2013 just the third NBA franchise to repeat that feat back-to-back \u2013\u00a0and is looking for more in Phoenix tonight.<\/p>\n

Thunder at Suns (8 ET, LP):\u00a0The Thunder ride a four-game win streak into the desert, where the Suns aim to avenge two earlier losses to OKC that ended their NBA Cup chances.<\/p>\n

Superior Stats:\u00a0\u201825-\u201926 OKC is averaging 7.3 more points with a better field goal percentage and +3.2 larger point differential than last year\u2019s championship team through their respective 30-5 starts
\nLeading Legends:\u00a0Thunder leader SGA is outscoring MJ and Steph in their 30-5-start seasons following championships, averaging nearly a bucket more per game (32.1 ppg) while shooting 4.2% better from the field
\nSizzling Suns:\u00a0Phoenix has won five of six, with a top-5 offense (120.6 OffRtg) and 4th-best Defensive Rating (110.3) in that span
\nDevin\u2019s Doing:\u00a0Booker scored the 7th-most points in the league during the run (158), upping his ppg (26.3) and field goal shooting (48.7%)<\/p>\n

5. MORE ON LEAGUE PASS: 4TH QUARTER\u2019S FINEST COLLIDE<\/p>\n

\"Donovan<\/p>\n

Donovan Mitchell\u00a0has the Cavs clicking to start 2026.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s League Pass action\u00a0gets an early start in Cleveland, where the Cavs have won their last four, and welcome in Cade Cunningham and the East-leading Pistons (2 ET).<\/p>\n

Nobody\u00a0does more scoring in the 4th quarter than Mitchell (284 pts) and Cunningham (246 pts) this season, and Cleveland has called on Spida late to win three straight.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0a visual breakdown of how these two All-Star guards take over when it matters most.<\/p>\n

\"Donovan<\/p>\n

Mitchell piles up the 10th-most points on drives (161) when he gets downhill, like here: tacking on the and-1 through contact.<\/p>\n

\"Donovan<\/p>\n

With 341 points on pull-up shots (6th-most), Spida has a preference for showing off his shooting range.<\/p>\n

\"Cade<\/p>\n

When the ball\u2019s in Cade\u2019s hands, he uses screens for roughly a third of his scoring, with 9.9 pick-and-roll points per game (3rd-most).<\/p>\n

\"Tyrese<\/p>\n

The league\u2019s No. 2 in assists (9.7 apg) also likes to put points up by involving others, averaging a second-best 25.0 assist points created.<\/p>\n

More On League Pass: The Lakers and Grizz run it back (9:30 ET) after Luka and LeBron each went over 30 points in Friday\u2019s win, plus Giannis and the Bucks seek their fourth win in five games since his return, visiting the Kings (9 ET).<\/p>\n

Pacers at Magic\u00a0(3 ET)
\nNuggets at Nets\u00a0(3:30 ET)
\nPelicans at Heat\u00a0(6 ET)
\nWolves at Wizards\u00a0(6 ET)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Take a bow,\u00a0Jaylen Brown. 50 points.\u00a0Standing O. C\u2019s dub. 5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S EDITION Jan. 4, 2026 Saturday…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":387732,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[2967,188447,188448,355,143375,99],"class_list":{"0":"post-387731","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nba","8":"tag-2967","9":"tag-january-4","10":"tag-jaylen-brown-matches-career-high-with-50-points","11":"tag-nba","12":"tag-nba-starting-5-newsletter","13":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=387731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387731\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/387732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=387731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=387731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=387731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}