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Jaylen Brown Renews Officiating Critique After $35K Fine as Celtics Seek Accountability

Boston points to a league-low free-throw rate alongside an NBA-confirmed missed late call.

Overview

  • Speaking Wednesday for the first time since the fine, Brown reiterated concerns in a measured tone and said he has taken them to the players’ union and the league office.
  • Brown said he has studied the rule book, officials’ positioning, and foul-drawing tendencies of top players to better understand how games are called.
  • The Celtics average 18.7 free throws per game, last in the NBA, with context that they attempt 42.6 three-pointers per game, second-most in the league.
  • Coach Joe Mazzulla spotlighted a late illegal screen on Pascal Siakam in the Pacers loss, which the NBA’s Last Two Minute report confirmed was missed.
  • Brown missed the Pacers game with back spasms as Mazzulla emphasized internal focus on execution, noting Boston ranks near the bottom in technical fouls.