The Boston Celtics have showcased a great deal of promise in the early stages of the 2023-2024 season. Notably, Kristaps Porzingis, known as ‘The Unicorn,’ has reestablished himself as one of the NBA’s most explosive big men.
Celtics fans, known for their basketball expertise, have been fervently discussing the league’s in-season play-in tournament. Former Celtics players, including Kendrick Perkins, have been keeping an eye on potential opponents, with Perkins, often referred to as ‘Big Perk,’ even calling out Lakers coach Darvin Ham recently.
Monday witnessed an extraordinary achievement by Celtics star Jaylen Brown, placing him among the pantheon of Celtics legends, particularly in terms of his remarkable three-point shooting abilities.
It’s worth noting that the current record for the most three-pointers in a game is held by Marcus Smart, who now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Interestingly, Larry Bird, affectionately known as Larry Legend, does not feature among the franchise’s all-time leaders in this category.
Brown has been taking and making three-pointers at a high rate this season, attempting an average of 5.5 per game. On Monday, he took his efficiency to an astonishing 61% from beyond the arc.
The dynamic duo of the Celtics, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, nearly combined for 70 points during the game, showcasing their diverse skill sets that have solidified them as one of the most formidable one-two punches in the NBA.
Ultimately, the Celtics’ success this season will largely depend on the performance of Brown and Tatum. With the addition of Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics appear to be legitimate title contenders, as evident from their dominant 126-107 victory over the Wizards on Monday.