The Boston Celtics, who were off to a perfect start with five consecutive wins this season, received an extraordinary performance from their star forward, Jaylen Brown, on Monday night. Notably, this impressive display of athleticism occurred during a quarter in which Derrick White was sidelined.

The Celtics have been reaping the rewards of what seems to have been a highly productive offseason. As they entered Monday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they stood as one of the NBA’s elite teams with an unbeaten record of 5-0 this season.

In recent times, the current Celtics roster has garnered praise from NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, particularly in regard to their defensive prowess in the backcourt. Furthermore, Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla has sounded a warning to the rest of the NBA, especially concerning the future prospects of Jayson Tatum.

On this particular Monday night, as the first quarter of the game in the Twin Cities was drawing to a close, the Celtics found themselves trailing the Timberwolves by three points.

In a breathtaking display of athleticism, Jaylen Brown delivered a thunderous dunk that left Celtics fans in awe. He posterized Rudy Gobert, widely recognized as one of the NBA’s premier defensive players and a former Defensive Player of the Year. Rudy Gobert had previously expressed confidence in the Timberwolves’ defensive potential during the offseason.

This jaw-dropping dunk from Brown, which could easily be an early contender for “Dunk of the Year,” left fans and spectators astonished. It was a fearless and powerful move by Brown, showcasing his remarkable athleticism.

One fan’s response to the dunk was, “That’s what I call a POSTER dunk.”

Another fan’s reaction, too explicit for public discussion, highlighted the sheer brilliance of Brown’s play and the impact it had on the Celtics.

During the first quarter, Jayson Tatum contributed seven points, while Kristaps Porzingis also added seven for the Celtics. However, it was Brown who led the team in scoring during this quarter, amassing nine points and two rebounds. On the opposing side, Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid played crucial roles for the Timberwolves, scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Derrick White did not participate in the first quarter, as he was previously listed as probable to return after the birth of his second child.