Jaylen Brown would not simply let the Boston Celtics lose three in a row.
The reigning Finals MVP exploded for a season-high 44 points in anchoring a commanding Celtics 142-105 romp of the Indiana Pacers to halt a two-game losing skid, Saturday, December 28.
Back in a BIG way 😎#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/3hVjPRAKE8
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 28, 2024
Jayson Tatum added 22 markers while Payton Pritchard flirted with a triple-double with 18 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds for the 23-8 Boston squad.
a walking bucket 🪣 pic.twitter.com/2mXfeudxmN
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 28, 2024
Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton topscored the Pacers, who fell to 15-17 with the loss, with 19 in a losing effort as Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal combined for 32 markers.
Both teams will meet again for their final regular season clash on Monday, December 30.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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