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Jaylen Brown Named East Player of the Week for Dec. 1–7

Boston's 15-9 surge underscores his expanded role during Jayson Tatum's Achilles absence.

Overview

  • The NBA honored Brown after he averaged 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists on .538/.471/.889 shooting for the week.
  • He led wins over the Knicks, Lakers and Raptors, with Boston also beating the Wizards as he sat out Dec. 4 due to illness.
  • Brown is producing career highs this season at 29.1 points and 4.9 assists per game, along with 6.2 rebounds.
  • The Celtics have won 10 of their past 12 to reach 15-9, ranking second in offensive rating and fifth in net rating.
  • Jamal Murray captured the Western Conference award, and Derrick White was listed among the East nominees.