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Boston Celtics blowout Lakers: 3 takeaways from TD Garden whooping

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 20, 2020 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 20, 2020 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Jaylen posterizes LeBron

After missing the last couple of games due to a thumb injury, Jaylen Brown returned to the Boston Celtics lineup in a big way Monday night.

With his ability to score from anywhere on the court in a 20-point performance, Brown’s loudest bucket came in the third quarter with this loud two-handed same over the reach of one LeBron James.

Check this out:

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1219441849749782528

The loud dunk by Jaylen Brown did draw a technical due to his stare down, but the highlight of the night happened and from that point forward, there was no turning back for the Boston Celtics who showed the Los Angeles Lakers their own version of showtime at the TD Garden.

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In all, Brown’s overall performance, it was good to have him back in the lineup for both his offensive and defensive presence.

As for that particular play, Jayson Tatum gushed over his teammate’s extreme athleticism.

"“That was a helluva play by Jaylen,” Tatum said after the game, via ESPN.  “He’s so gifted, especially athletically.  It surprised me.  I didn’t think he was going to dunk it, especially that vertical.  He’s a hell of an athlete, a helluva player.”"

There are not many Boston Celtics fans who would disagree.  Jaylen Brown has really become an all-around player who is taking his game to an All-Star level.

Just ask LeBron James.

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