Jaylen Brown struggles against Celtics as Stephen A. Smith criticizes performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
In a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown struggled, scoring only 13 points in 26 minutes. The Celtics secured a dominant 22-point victory. Stephen A. Smith expressed his disappointment in Brown's performance, highlighting his underwhelming play against his former team. This game heightened expectations due to the historic rivalry and the presence of LeBron James. The two teams are set to face each other again on January 21, 2027.
- •Jaylen Brown finished with a +/- of -27 against the Celtics.
- •The Celtics won by 22 points, asserting dominance in the game.
- •Brown's performance was underwhelming given the pre-game hype.
- •The 76ers and Celtics will meet again on January 21, 2027.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A Smith has an ‘issue’ with Jaylen Brown after his performance vs Celtics
"Jaylen Brown proceeded to produce a whimper when he faced off against his old team, the Boston Celtics, and Stephen A. Smith has an issue with it.
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