Jaylen Brown Publicly Blasts NBA Officials One Day After Celtics’ Game 7 Loss
Jaylen Brown criticized NBA officials and Joel Embiid following the Boston Celtics' Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, blaming officiating for the outcome. He suggested there was a bias against him, claiming referees were targeting him due to his past comments. Brown's public remarks could result in a fine, continuing a pattern of disciplinary action for players criticizing officials.
- ▪The Boston Celtics lost 109–100 to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, becoming the first team in franchise history to blow a 3–1 series lead.
- ▪Jaylen Brown scored 33 points in the game but criticized Joel Embiid for flopping and claimed NBA officials had an agenda against him.
- ▪Brown made his comments during a Twitch stream, stating that referees told him there was a bias in games whenever he raised his hands.
- ▪Public criticism of officials has previously led to fines for players like Devin Booker, Marcus Smart, and Luke Kennard.
- ▪Brown acknowledged Embiid as one of the greatest players but argued that flopping has negatively impacted the integrity of the NBA.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Boston Celtics’ season came to an end Saturday night after a 109–100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their first-round series, marking the first time in franchise history they’ve blown a 3–1 lead.Boston was without Jayson Tatum due to knee stiffness, placing more of the burden on Jaylen Brown. He finished with 33 points but shot 12-for-27 from the field and didn’t hold back in his postgame comments, taking issue with 76ers superstar Joel Embiid, who led all scorers with 34 points.“He's a big body. He also was flopping around.
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