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Jaylen Brown · 3-point math won’t always work in favor of the Boston Celtics, even as they close in on league history’s all-time mark for the most attempts per game. On those rare nights — such as the one on December 23, 2024 — they can count on Jaylen Brown’s aggressiveness and ambition as another great equalizer. Forgoing a pick-and-roll against Trevelin Queen in favor of a more advantageous toe-to-toe with Goga Bitadze, Brown turns the floor into lava with a fiery crossover, leaving Orlando’s shot-blocking big man unbalanced. Ironically positioned to inflict in-air punishment on his original defender as well, Brown puts his signature on the possession, elevating into a passionate two-handed flush. The Orlando Magic would eventually regroup, taking advantage of a Boston team missing one of the “Jays.” In superstar form regardless, Brown secured 35 points (on 15-of-29 shooting), supported by nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a 3-pointer. · State of Mint